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Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago

Embedded Cyber Software Engineer Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, aiming to harness the potential of space for innovation and security. They are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Senior Staff to lead a team responsible for developing cyber secure flight software for space and missile programs, focusing on systems integration and risk management.

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Responsibilities

Drive systems level hardware software integration, define reusable software frameworks, and implement cyber control measures (secure boot, encryption, integrity monitoring) that meet DoD security standards
Own technical roadmaps, risk management, and milestone delivery for SDA initiatives, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with program stakeholders

Qualification

C/C++Embedded software developmentRTOS environmentsPythonAgile methodologiesSecure BootVulnerability ManagementTechnical leadershipGitJIRAMemory-safe LanguagesCybersecurity standardsTechnical reportingCommunication skills

Required

B.S. (or higher) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Ten + years of experience developing safety critical, real time embedded software
Demonstrated technical leadership or product ownership for software projects (leading teams, defining architecture, driving deliveries)
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and experience working on Scrum teams
Proven ability to present complex technical information to both technical and non technical audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance
Proficiency in C/C++ , Python, Memory-safe Languages (i.e. Rust)
Experience with RTOS environments (e.g., VxWorks, UNIX, Linux) and hardware software co design

Preferred

Experience deploying embedded flight software to hardware test environments or higher level assembly integration and test
Strong technical reporting, documentation, and communication skills
Preference given to candidates living within close proximity to a LM facility
Experience with Atlassian Tools including JIRA
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD concepts
Experience with Secure Boot, Zero Trust Architecture, Government-Owned/ Contractor Operated (GOCO)
Experience with RMF Cyber Controls and the following government standards: CSNA 2.0, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1200, CNSSP 12, CNSSP 15, CNSSP 1253, CNSSP 1254, NIST SP 800
Experience with Secure Coding Standards, Software Fuzzing, and Vulnerability Management
TS/SCI, Top Secret, or DoD Secret Clearance

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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