Senior Software Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Software Development
Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Embedded Software Engineer
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, math, or a related discipline.
- Experience in embedded software engineering.
- Experience in embedded software design and development for space systems.
- Fluency in C/C++, both Microsoft & GNU/Linux.
- Experience working in Agile software development teams.
- Experience leading teams and presenting technical content.
- US Citizen with the ability to obtain & maintain a Security Clearance.
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Software Engineer Sr Stf
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 with IGNITE in Severn, MD.
Role & Responsibilities- Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities.
- Designs, develops, documents, tests, debugs and presents software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language (C/C++, Rust, Python) for solutions by means of data processing equipment.
- Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
- Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software.
- Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
- Ensures software development standards are met.
- Experience leading agile teams of firmware and software engineers.
- Systems engineering experience to optimize system performance versus size, weight, power, cost, thermal, and other constraints.
- Experience with space software ranging from the payload, through the bus to the ground station, and to the cloud and beyond.
- Experience with Software-Defined Radios.
- Experience with radar, SIGINT, and/or communications systems.
- Experience with digital electronics architecture and components, including microprocessors, FPGAs, and/or SoCs.
- Experience with extremely high performance, wideband, tunable RF systems.
- Experience with moderate to high volume space systems production.
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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Work Schedule InformationLockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Work Schedule9x80 every other Friday off
Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Security ClearanceTS/SCI
LMCareers Business UnitSPACE
DepartmentAHA0A00:
RS Ignite
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