Embedded Software Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Owego, NY

33d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are pioneers in mission-critical systems and next-generation technology. Our goal is to create innovative solutions that make a lasting impact across defense, aerospace, and technology. By applying the highest standards of ethics, innovation, and performance, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities to those who protect our nation. As part of our team, you will help shape the future of defense by solving the world's toughest challenges. What We're Doing We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our team in Owego, NY, supporting the full product lifecycle of avionics mission computers. You will play a key role in translating customer requirements into technical solutions, defining software/hardware interfaces, verifying requirements, and integrating safety-critical avionics systems. This role supports the design and certification of mission computers for use in modern defense platforms. The Work As a Software Engineer Sr., you will be a member of a high-performing, multi-disciplinary agile team working to build the next generation of mission computers. You'll collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive the design, development, integration, and verification of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries targeting LynxOS, WindRiver VxWorks, or Green Hills Integrity platforms. You'll participate in team planning and meet your commitments to help the team deliver on technical performance, schedule, and cost. You are a results-driven engineering professional with experience in software design for embedded systems. You enjoy working in a team environment, solving technical problems, and delivering reliable, high-quality software for real-world applications. You bring an understanding of C/C++, system integration, and software lifecycle processes, and are passionate about mission success.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent STEM computing field with 5 years related professional experience or 3+ years related experience required with a related Masters degree
Experience developing C code for embedded environments
Familiar with developing and debugging software that controls embedded hardware, firmware, and FPGAs. Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, UART, and I2C
Experience with full software life-cycle development, processes, version control, and tools to DO-178C guidelines
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as WindRiver VxWorks, GreenHills Integrity, LynxOS
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a DoD government security clearance at the Secret level. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing device drivers and boot loaders, targeting Intel and PowerPC processors
Ability to move from a component data sheet to a fully functional driver or control algorithm while maintaining traceability and compliance
Experience creating and configuring embedded Linux images
Experience developing test plans and procedures for software verification
Experience with Git/GitLab, SonarQube, or Atlassian products

Responsibilities

Embedded software development, including the design, development, test, and debug of device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries to support safety-critical avionics systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/hardware interfaces
Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA with software in a lab environment
Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation
Participate in certification activities to include requirements and code reviews to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.