Staff Software Engineer, Level 4

Lockheed Martin

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Work type: On-site
Location: Littleton, CO
Salary: $113,900–$200,905 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $157k

$99k most similar roles pay here $250k

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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 · Staff Software Engineer, Level 4

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Space Protection Programs is hiring a senior Software Engineer to lead and guide a team through the software development lifecycle for complex space mission systems. This role involves designing and implementing embedded software solutions, leading architecture and detailed design of complex components, and participating in Agile development processes such as Sprint Planning and Release Planning. The ideal candidate will have experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux OS, and be proficient in Object-Oriented Design and Agile methodologies. They must work effectively in a collaborative environment, possess strong technical leadership skills, and be capable of independently learning new tools and improving existing processes. This position requires an active TS Security Clearance and familiarity with embedded systems architectures and high-performance software integration.

Skills

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

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and detailed design of complex software components.
Guide an Agile development team through planning and execution phases.
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

Experience leading a software team as an accountable technical lead or product owner.
Embedded programming experience in C/C++ and Python.
Active TS Security Clearance required.
Comfortable working in an Agile Scrum environment.
Ability to design embedded software solutions for complex problems.

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