Flight Software Engineer , Space Protection Programs

Overview

Basic Qualifications

Ability to architect and design software solutions addressing complex embedded and distributed system problems

Job 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 reimagining 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. Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical spacecraft flight software and embedded systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex, highly integrated environments and can lead technical execution across software, hardware, systems engineering, and integration/test activities.

The selected candidate will lead development efforts spanning the full software lifecycle including architecture, design, implementation, integration, verification, and system bring-up. This individual is expected to operate with a high degree of technical ownership and execution leadership, guiding teams through complex software and hardware integration challenges while supporting Agile program execution.

This position requires strong technical depth in embedded software development, system integration, and software architecture, as well as the ability to coordinate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams and program stakeholders.

Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux-based development environments, and object-oriented design principles is required. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in dynamic mission environments, balancing technical execution, integration priorities, and evolving program needs while mentoring less experienced engineers and driving execution toward delivery milestones.

• Lead embedded software development, software integration, and software test activities for mission-critical spacecraft and payload systems
• Lead the architecture, design, implementation, integration, and verification of complex CSCs, CSCIs, and subsystem software capabilities
• Drive software-software, hardware-software, and system-level integration activities across multidisciplinary teams
• Support hardware/software co-design, system bring-up, and troubleshooting activities in embedded and real-time environments
• Operate as a leading member of an Agile development team, supporting Agile Release Planning, Sprint Planning, backlog refinement, and execution coordination
• Help ensure work is decomposed, execution-ready, and aligned with integration sequencing and program milestones
• Provide technical mentorship and peer leadership to software and systems engineering teams
• Identify technical risks, integration concerns, and execution challenges early and help drive resolution paths
• Act as a technical role model through hands-on execution, collaboration, and ownership
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux-based development environments, and object-oriented design principles
• The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in dynamic mission environments, balancing technical execution, integration priorities, and evolving program needs while mentoring less experienced engineers and driving execution toward delivery milestones

• Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and experience testing and…