Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Owego, NY
Salary
$134,000–$236,325 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer

As a Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin Mission Systems in Owego, NY, you will lead the architecture and development of complex embedded software solutions for real-time, safety-critical applications. Your responsibilities include defining technical approaches, designing and testing software, guiding implementation efforts, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. You will collaborate closely with systems, hardware, cybersecurity, and test teams to deliver integrated mission solutions while mentoring early-career engineers. The role requires expertise in C/C++ for ARM and PowerPC architectures, system-level debugging, and multi-protocol communication. With a focus on DO-178B/C compliance, you will support full lifecycle development and validation processes, driving technical excellence across mission-critical systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of embedded software for real-time, safety-critical applications.
  • Define software architectures and technical approaches for complex systems.
  • Design, develop, test, integrate, and debug embedded software solutions.
  • Analyze system requirements to ensure performance and reliability objectives are met.
  • Guide software implementation efforts and provide technical leadership to teams.
  • Conduct software reviews and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with established software engineering standards and best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12+ years or Master’s and 10+ years of embedded systems development.
  • Experience developing DO-178B/C compliant safety-critical software through full lifecycle.
  • Proven leadership in cross-functional teams, driving technical architecture decisions.
  • Expertise in low-level C/C++ development for ARM and PowerPC architectures.
  • Strong background in system-level debugging and multi-protocol communication integration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

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