Embedded System Test Engineer-Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Louisville, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin You will be the Embedded System Test Engineer for the Embedded Systems team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge embedded solutions for advanced aircraft programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Embedded System Test Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating embedded software and hardware that power the next generation of F‑35, F‑16, and Skunk Works mission systems. You will work in an Agile environment, mentor junior engineers, and drive test‑driven development. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining test software in C/C++ and Python for embedded Linux and bare‑metal platforms. Creating and executing verification plans for SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL FPGA IP cores. Participating in all phases of hardware and software development, from requirements through validation. Collaborating on Skunk Works research and development initiatives. Authoring software requirements, design documents, and project plans for embedded system architectures. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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 pursue challenging work, enjoy collaboration, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are an experienced embedded software professional with strong C/C++ and Python skills and a solid background in FPGA verification. You thrive in fast‑paced Agile teams, mentor junior talent, and bring innovative, practical solutions to complex problems. Your collaborative attitude and commitment to quality make you a natural fit for high‑impact aerospace projects. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. #MeAero

Requirements

Experience with complex electronics and embedded systems, such as Field-Programmable Gate Array and System on Chips (SoCs)
Minimum 5 years experience developing in C/C++ or Python
Bachelors from an accredited college in Electrical or Computer Engineering or bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with agile development, configuration management and continuous integration processes and methodologies.
Expereince with AMD Vitis IDE and related embedded and SoC software design flows
Experience preparing system architectures and appropriate UML and related diagrams.
Experience with Arm, RISC-V, PowerPC and x86 board support package creation.
Strong mentoring skills and experience leading groups.
Strong technical communication skills (experience communicating technical designs to non-technical customers and communicating customer desires to technical team).
Experience with industry standard agile development tools, such as Jira, Confluence and Gitlab.
Understanding of networking and PCIe standards.
Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
Ability to adapt well to change, as the working environment has evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
Board bring-up and electronics debug/design
Developing unit tests and frameworks for embedded systems such as utilizing cpp unit

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining test software in C/C++ and Python for embedded Linux and bare‑metal platforms.
Creating and executing verification plans for SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL FPGA IP cores.
Participating in all phases of hardware and software development, from requirements through validation.
Collaborating on Skunk Works research and development initiatives.
Authoring software requirements, design documents, and project plans for embedded system architectures.