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Embedded Cyber Software Engineer Senior Security Clearance

Job in Highlands Ranch, Douglas County, Colorado, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Embedded Cyber Software Engineer Senior Staff with Security Clearance
Job Number 717543

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're re-imagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer Senior Staff (Level
5) to join our Space Software Product Line (SSPL) organization and help lead an embedded software team responsible for deploying space and missile flight software to multiple programs and projects. The Software Engineer Senior Staff will be responsible for designing, architecting, and delivering cyber secure flight software for space and missile programs. 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.
Desired

Skills:

- 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, Git Lab, 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 #LMSpace Software Eng
#Spaceembeddedsw
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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