Embedded Cyber Software Engineer

Description

You will be an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer for a research and development team which is responsible for investigating and exploiting the newest technological advances to resolve complex problems.

As an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer, you will be responsible for crafting innovative solutions to complex cyber software engineering problems, collaborating closely with customers throughout the development life-cycle, and contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and developing new software and hardware technologies with a cyber lens to resolve complex problems.
• Integrate security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle (threat modeling, hardening, code reviews, vulnerability assessments).
• Collaborating with customers throughout the development life-cycle to ensure innovative solutions meet their needs.
• Contributing to a team environment that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.
• Participating in the development of outstanding team culture, quickly adapting to evolving customer requirements.
• Utilizing curiosity, dedication, and a one-team focus to enable the most creative solutions.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and dedicated individual with a passion for cyber software engineering and a drive to make a significant contribution to mission success. You should be able to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, quickly adapting to evolving customer requirements, and thrive in a team that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start.

• Active TS/SCI required prior to start
• Deep knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architectures and low‑level firmware development such as: ARM, RISC‑V, Power
  
  PC, PIC, AVR, C/C++, device driver development, embedded C
• Hands‑on experience with embedded Linux (kernel, device‑tree, drivers), custom boot loaders, and standard debug tool‑chains such as:
  Linux kernel, device‑tree, kernel modules, U‑Boot, Coreboot, boot loader, cross‑compiler, JTAG, SWD

• Hardware bring‑up & debugging – Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, JTAG/SWD, in‑circuit emulators.
• Analog & digital circuit design – Schematic capture, PCB layout, signal‑integrity analysis, EAGLE/KiCad/Altium, mixed‑signal troubleshooting.
• RF & wireless fundamentals – RF front‑end concepts, antennas, BLE, Wi‑Fi, LoRa, modulation, filtering.
• Protocol analysis & reverse‑engineering – UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Wireshark, Saleae, Pulse View, custom protocol decoding.
• Digital signal processing (DSP) – FIR/IIR filters, fixed‑point arithmetic, real‑time audio/video processing, FFT.
• Rapid prototyping & development kits – Breadboarding, 3‑D printing, CNC machining, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone, System‑on‑Module (SoM).
• Software‑engineering best practices – Git, CI/CD (Jenkins, Git Lab CI), code reviews, unit testing, Agile/Scrum, documentation.
• Communication & teamwork – Technical writing, presentations, cross‑functional collaboration, mentorship, knowledge sharing.
• Continuous learning & technology passion – Courses/certifications, open‑source contributions, personal projects, hackathons.

• Secure‑boot and Trusted Execution Environments (ARM Trust Zone, attestation).
• Advanced binary analysis (Ghidra, IDAPro, Radare2, Binary Ninja).
• Side‑channel analysis mitigation (power/EM analysis).
• Embedded security…