Software Engineer Lead - Embedded, Dallas, TX

Software Engineer Lead – Embedded

You will be the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded for the Embedded Software team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑performance embedded solutions that power critical defense and aerospace systems.

As the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded you will be responsible for guiding the development of mission‑critical embedded software across multiple programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of C/C++ embedded applications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute software development activities and schedules.
• Develop, document, test, and debug complex algorithms and logical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Identify and resolve program errors, produce operating instructions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

We seek a collaborative, mission‑focused engineer who thrives in a matrixed environment and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. This role offers exposure to diverse programs, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to shape advanced defense capabilities.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Dallas.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or related field
• C++ 11 or higher
• Embedded real‑time software development
• Hardware/Software integration & test
• Linux OS
• Experience leading a software development team through different phases of the software development life cycle
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, must be a U.S. Citizen

• Embedded real‑time software development for millisecond / microsecond response time systems
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• NVIDIA Development Kit experience
• Multi-threading and multi-processing experience
• Git and/or Git Lab: configuration management / version control
• Automated testing
• CentOS 7.0 or higher
• Jira - issue tracking
• Publisher/subscriber protocols (preferably RTI DDS)
• Python
• Technical document development
• Technical review presentation development and delivery
• Agile development process

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.