Software Engineer; level 2

Overview

The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) seeks world‑class talent in Software Engineering to join a team that writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. This highly innovative, fast‑paced team develops modular and reusable software to support current platforms and future aircraft.

• Full software lifecycle development spanning many avionics services, ground station development, and mission system software technologies.
• Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems.
• Development of simulations to support software development.
• Interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes.
• Participating in integration and test events.
• Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events.

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field or equivalent 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).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Position requires a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years.

• Experience integrating hardware and software.
• Experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python).
• Experience with build environments and tools (make and CMake).
• Experience using agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, Git Lab, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence).
• Experience with networking protocols (e.g., IP, UDP, RTP).
• Experience with hardware protocols (e.g., ARINC‑429, RS‑485, I2C, SPI).
• Experience working with safety/flight‑critical software development processes (e.g., MIL‑STD‑516C, MIL‑HDBK‑1797, AC‑17‑01, DO‑178).
• Experience with modeling and simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong decision making and judgment skills.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Travel up to 10% may be required.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional | Business Unit:
Aeronautics Company | Relocation Available:
Possible | Shift: First | Type:
Full‑Time | Career Area:
Software Engineering.

Annual base salary range for California, Massachusetts, New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC: $76,500 - $134,895. For most major metropolitan areas in those states: $88,000 - $152,490. Compensation may vary by final work location.

Benefits offered:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program.
• Education Assistance, Parental Leave.
• Paid time off and Holidays.
• Incentive plan eligible.

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