Software Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 4

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.

• Contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test.
• Develop next‑generation Avionics services and safety‑critical OFP software, and integrate flight‑critical hardware subsystems.
• Participate in end‑to‑end integration activities with live assets, simulated systems, and laboratory environments involving constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with a minimum of 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 or acting in a lead/senior engineer capacity.

• Technical lead or SME experience in various subsystem development.
• Both Windows and Linux development environments.
• Embedded systems software development.
• Developing software for air vehicle systems.
• Experience with models and simulations for hardware.
• Familiarity with Git, Git Lab, Jira, and other collaboration tools.
• Experience with networking protocols (IP, UDP, RTP, etc.).
• Experience with hardware protocols (ARINC‑429, RS‑485, I2C, SPI, etc.).
• Experience with safety/flight‑critical software development processes (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).

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be eligible for a Top Secret clearance with a current investigation. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Annual base salary range: $113,900 – $200,905 for non‑major metropolitan areas, $131,000 – $227,125 for major metropolitan areas. The salary reflects scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market considerations. The role offers comprehensive benefits including 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.

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

The application window will close 90 days after posting; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days to receive optimal consideration.