Software Engineer Sr, Low Level Embedded - Space Protection Programs

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.

Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and delivery of mission‑critical embedded software and spacecraft subsystem capabilities. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands‑on embedded software development and solving complex integration challenges across software, hardware, and system interfaces.

The selected candidate will support development efforts spanning the full software lifecycle including design, implementation, integration, verification, and hardware bring‑up activities. This individual is expected to contribute with a high degree of technical ownership while supporting Agile program execution and integrated system delivery.

This position requires strong technical fundamentals in embedded software development and debugging, as well as the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams including software, systems engineering, hardware, and integration/test organizations.

Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux‑based development environments, and embedded real‑time software development is required. Experience developing software for microcontroller‑based systems operating with RTOS or bare‑metal architectures is highly desired.

The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in dynamic mission environments, balancing technical execution, integration priorities, and evolving program needs while contributing to system integration and mission delivery efforts.

• Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for mission‑critical spacecraft and payload systems
• Design and implement software capabilities supporting embedded processors and microcontroller‑based systems
• Support software‑software and hardware‑software integration activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Contribute to software verification, integration testing, and issue resolution efforts
• Support Agile development activities including Sprint Planning, backlog refinement, and execution coordination
• Help ensure work is decomposed, execution‑ready, and aligned with integration sequencing and program milestones
• Identify technical risks, integration concerns, and execution challenges early and help support resolution activities
• Collaborate closely with software, systems engineering, hardware, and integration/test teams to support mission delivery objectives

• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Experience developing software for microcontroller‑based systems (example: MSP
  430 or similar architectures)
• Experience with RTOS‑based and/or bare‑metal embedded software development
• Experience working in Linux‑based development environments
• Experience with embedded software debugging and troubleshooting across hardware/software interfaces
• Familiarity with software integration and test activities in embedded or real‑time systems
• Comfortable operating within Agile Scrum development environments

• Experience with embedded communication interfaces and protocols
• Experience integrating software with sensors, peripherals, and hardware devices
• Experience supporting hardware/software integration and embedded system bring‑up activities
• Familiarity with timing‑constrained and real‑time embedded systems
• Experience with Python or scripting languages supporting automation and test activities
• Experience contributing to subsystem architecture, interface definition, or integration activities
• Demonstrated experience using Agile methodologies in the development and integration of complex software systems
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative technical environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams
• Active TS Security Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.