Embedded S​/W Engineer - Early Career

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

In this role, you will develop and implement embedded software for discrete and FPGA-based microcontrollers contributing to the development of Software Defined Radios using C/C++, Git Lab, and VSCode while collaborating with a development team to design, develop, test, and deploy software applications. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of programming, data analysis, and software development methodologies. This position is located in Severn, MD.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
Experience in digital logic, micro controllers, computer architecture, embedded systems, and/or signal processing.

Experience with micro controller development boards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM
32, MSP
430, etc.).
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document code and design decisions
Demonstrated ability to break down complex problems and develop testable solutions
Existing security clearance (S) is preferred, but must have ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired skills

Proficiency in C/C++
Configuring peripherals (UART, SPI, I C, PWM, ADC).
Writing interrupt service routines and managing real time constraints.
Using RTOS basics (FreeRTOS, ThreadX) for task scheduling.
Familiarity with Python or MATLAB for scripting, data analysis, or test automation.
Version control (Git / Git Hub / Bitbucket).
Writing clear, documented code (comments, README, API docs)
Knowledge of code reviews, continuous integration concepts.
IDEs such as Eclipse, Keil, IAR, Visual Studio Code.
Working knowledge of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or multimeters for debugging.
Basic FPGA/HDL exposure

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range…