Embedded Software Engineer Sr.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Computer Engineering or a related discipline, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Demonstrated experience writing C/C++ code
• Embedded real-time software development
• Experience with operation and use of standard lab equipment for test, trouble shooting, and repair
• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, must be a U.S. Citizen

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we bring together people who are passionate about purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Within Rotary & Mission Systems, the Laser & Sensor Systems (L&SS) team develops advanced High Energy Laser (HEL) technologies that support critical missions and next-generation defense capabilities.

The Work

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the L&SS team.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and requirements verification of High Energy Laser systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and validate software solutions that support advanced laser and sensor technologies.

Key Responsibilities Include

Designing and developing embedded software solutions for HEL systems.

Performing software analysis, testing, and verification activities.

Supporting requirements development and validation.

Collaborating with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams.

Contributing to software lifecycle processes and engineering best practices.

Assisting with integration and troubleshooting of hardware and software components.

Desired Experience Includes One Or More Of The Following

C/C++ development.

Embedded software engineering practices.

Microcontrollers and embedded systems.

Electronic test equipment.

Graphical User Interface (GUI) development.

Please Note

This position requires onsite presence in Bothell, WA.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Position requires access to a facility requiring special access authorization.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is driven by innovation, integrity, and a commitment to corporate responsibility. Our employees are among the most talented professionals in the industry, working together to solve meaningful challenges that make a difference.

We foster a culture that empowers employees to innovate, grow professionally, and contribute to impactful programs that support national security and technological advancement.

Who You Are

You are a motivated engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working in collaborative environments. You have a strong foundation in software engineering and an interest in developing advanced technologies that operate in mission-critical applications.

You bring experience or knowledge in software development, embedded systems, testing, or related engineering disciplines, and you are eager to contribute to innovative solutions within a high-performing team.

Why Join Us

Your mission is ours.

At Lockheed Martin, employees are empowered to do meaningful work that supports critical missions and advances innovative technologies.

We Offer

Career development and growth opportunities.

Flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive benefits programs.

Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies and meaningful missions.

A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Join a team where your contributions matter and where you can help shape the future through purposeful innovation.

Desired Skills

• Agile Development (Scrum Master or Product Owner or Release Train Engineer experience)
• Experience with debugging hardware and is familiar with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and Wireshark or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in board bring up activities working closely with electrical engineers
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting small and large scale systems across software, firmware, and hardware
• Experience using various communication protocols including: SPI, I2C, RS-422, RS-485, CANbus, TCP/UDP
• Experience and ability working with cross functional/multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD Pipelines
• Software firmware interface development experience using across various chip suppliers
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Experience integrating software in an embedded hardware environment

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 remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.