Software Engineer Sr, Low Level Embedded - Space Protection Programs

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Space Protection Programs (SPP) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to support the development, integration, and delivery of mission-critical embedded software and spacecraft subsystem capabilities. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on embedded software development and solving complex integration challenges across software, hardware, and system interfaces. The selected candidate will support development efforts spanning the full software lifecycle including design, implementation, integration, verification, and hardware bring-up activities. This individual is expected to contribute with a high degree of technical ownership while supporting Agile program execution and integrated system delivery. This position requires strong technical fundamentals in embedded software development and debugging, as well as the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams including software, systems engineering, hardware, and integration/test organizations. Experience with C/C++, Python, Linux-based development environments, and embedded real-time software development is required. Experience developing software for microcontroller-based systems operating with RTOS or bare-metal architectures is highly desired. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in dynamic mission environments, balancing technical execution, integration priorities, and evolving program needs while contributing to system integration and mission delivery efforts.

Requirements

Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience developing software for microcontroller-based systems (example: MSP430 or similar architectures)
Experience with RTOS-based and/or bare-metal embedded software development
Experience working in Linux-based development environments
Experience with embedded software debugging and troubleshooting across hardware/software interfaces
Familiarity with software integration and test activities in embedded or real-time systems
Comfortable operating within Agile Scrum development environments
Must be a US Citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded communication interfaces and protocols
Experience integrating software with sensors, peripherals, and hardware devices
Experience supporting hardware/software integration and embedded system bring-up activities
Familiarity with timing-constrained and real-time embedded systems
Experience with Python or scripting languages supporting automation and test activities
Experience contributing to subsystem architecture, interface definition, or integration activities
Demonstrated experience using Agile methodologies in the development and integration of complex software systems
Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative technical environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams
Active TS Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and test embedded software for mission-critical spacecraft and payload systems
Design and implement software capabilities supporting embedded processors and microcontroller-based systems
Support software-software and hardware-software integration activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams
Contribute to software verification, integration testing, and issue resolution efforts
Support Agile development activities including Sprint Planning, backlog refinement, and execution coordination
Help ensure work is decomposed, execution-ready, and aligned with integration sequencing and program milestones
Identify technical risks, integration concerns, and execution challenges early and help support resolution activities
Collaborate closely with software, systems engineering, hardware, and integration/test teams to support mission delivery objectives