Software Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 4 Security Clearance
Job in
Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93551, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Software Engineer, Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number 721651
Description:
Become a Skunk and define the future by developing disruptive solutions that combine autonomy, stealth technology, open systems architectures, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities to solve the most critical national security challenges today. Push the boundaries of what's possible to quickly design, develop and test innovative solutions that provide lifesaving intelligence for the warfighter. At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible.
Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world's hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced technology concepts. As a Senior software engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test. You'll develop next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems.
Participate in end-to-end integration activities including a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments with constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to be considered.
*** What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Engineering Aeronautics aerosw aerocombatsystems aeroembedded
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with C and/or C++
• Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development tool chains
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
• Experience mentoring and training junior engineers
*** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Top Secret clearance to be considered.
*** Desired
Skills:
• Experience as technical lead or SME in various subsystems development
• Both Windows and Linux development environments
• Embedded systems software development
• Developing software for air vehicle systems
• Worked or developed models and simulations for HW
• Familiarity with Git, Git Lab, Jira, and other SW collaboration tools
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
• Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.)
• Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178)
• Ability to travel as needed
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking) Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years 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: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of…
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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