Mission Software Engineer Lead

Lockheed Martin • Owego, NY

104d • $109,200 - $192,510

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. We are seeking a Software Engineering Lead to join our team in Owego, NY, supporting the full product lifecycle of avionics subsystems. You will play a key role in translating customer requirements into technical solutions, defining software/hardware interfaces, verifying requirements, and integrating safety-critical systems. This role supports the design and certification of embedded mission software for use in modern defense platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
• 7 or more years of Software engineering experience
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C, C++ or Python
• Experience with Mission System architectures, avionics, and sensor subsystems
• Experience with Agile practices
• Proficiency in Real Time Operating Systems like VxWorks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government DoD security clearance at the Secret level

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with technologies for Electronic Warfare, and Radar, and Link-16 subsystems and the development and integration into an avionics architecture
• Experience with development of software requirements and working collaboratively with software engineers in the design, development, and test of software
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - Preferably CAMEO
• Experience with Command-line and shell scripting proficiency, Git version control and Docker Containers, and Wireshark
• Experience building strong customer relationships
• Experience translating technical strategies and challenges into verbal and visual presentations to be shared with senior management and senior customers contacts
• Experience with the software algorithm requirements development with a strong math background (specifically multivariable calculus, linear algebra and control theory)
• Experience with the design, integration and test of avionics systems and software operational programs
• Current active Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead embedded software development efforts
• Integrate algorithms and features into C/C++ applications
• Design, develop, test, and debug safety- and mission-critical avionics software
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on software/hardware interfaces
• Support documentation, error correction, and performance validation
• Guide certification activities and compliance with safety regulations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP, Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree