Senior-level Software Engineer

Senior‑level Software Engineer to lead the development, integration, and maintenance of the Recording, Commanding, and Telemetry Unit (RCTU) software stack within our Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) portfolio. The successful candidate will partner with hardware engineers, test specialists, and mission teams to deliver reliable, high‑performance software that drives command injection, telemetry acquisition, and timing synchronization for spacecraft pre‑launch testing.

• Architect & Develop the core RCTU software, including real‑time command/telemetry handling, timing services, data recording, and safety interlocks.
• Lead Technical Design reviews, code inspections, and integration testing with the EGSE hardware.
• Implement Test Automation frameworks and scripting interfaces to enable end‑to‑end test sequences.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally with hardware engineers and flight software groups to define interface specifications and ensure seamless system‑level operation.
• Maintain Configuration Management using Perforce, or equivalent; enforce CI/CD pipelines for build, verification, and regression testing.
• Provide Technical Mentorship to junior engineers, fostering best practices in real‑time and safety‑critical software development.
• Support Qualification & Certification activities for the RCTU software, preparing documentation and evidence for reviews and audits.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve anomalies discovered during hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and spacecraft integration tests; drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement by evaluating emerging tools, libraries, and methodologies that can enhance EGSE test efficiency and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and scripting languages for test automation.
• Familiarity with low‑level drivers and hardware‑interface programming.
• Familiarity with network communications protocols (TCP and UDP both multicast and unicast).
• Experience working on project teams and development efforts.
• Experience developing software requirements, CONOPs, and software design.
• Experience with product life cycle (development, deployment, retirement).
• Issue Tracking and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to convey complex technical concepts to multidisciplinary audiences.

• 8+ years of professional software development, with ≥4 years in real‑time, embedded, or safety‑critical environments.
• Direct experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), test equipment, or aerospace ground‑support systems.
• Experience in simulation software development, software testing and validation, and software configuration management.
• Experience with Telemetry Data Processing (TDP).
• Experience working with RF.
• Experience with multiple OS platforms such as Linux and Windows.
• Systems thinking mindset.
• Experience with Agile and Dev Ops processes and culture.
• Experience with Jira or other Atlassian tool sets.
• Must be able to work autonomously and drive items to closure.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position is $113,900 - $200,905 (subject to location). This position is incentive plan eligible.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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

Work location:

Onsite full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.