Senior Software Engineer, Level 3, Embedded

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Littleton, CO
Salary: $93,200–$164,450 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $187k

This role $129k

$76k most similar roles pay here $252k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $156,037–$217,725 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $129k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company that designs, develops, and manufactures advanced technology systems, products, and services for government and commercial customers worldwide.

Lockheed Martin currently has 611 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineer, Level 3, Embedded

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We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Space Protection Programs team, where you will guide and mentor a dynamic group through the software development lifecycle for complex space missions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading architecture and detailed design of critical systems, participating in Agile planning sessions, and ensuring seamless integration and testing of embedded software solutions. Ideal candidates possess expertise in C/C++, Python, and Linux OS, along with a strong background in Object-Oriented Design and Agile methodologies. This role requires experience in high-performance and timing-constrained environments, as well as the ability to independently learn new tools and drive process improvements within a highly collaborative engineering team focused on mission-critical software development for space applications.

Skills

C C++ Python Linux Object-Oriented Design Agile Scrum CI/CD MPSoc Embedded Systems

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and detailed design of complex software components.
Guide Agile development teams in planning and execution processes.
Mentor and provide peer leadership to multi-disciplined engineering teams.
Independently identify and implement improvements in existing processes.
Design embedded software solutions for complex technical challenges.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in embedded software development using C/C++ and Python.
Proven track record of leading Agile Scrum teams and implementing agile methodologies.
Ability to design and own the execution of complex software components or products.
Experience integrating high-performance, time-constrained software systems.
Active TS Security Clearance required.
Strong leadership skills in guiding and mentoring multi-disciplined engineering teams.

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