Software Engineer Sr / Embedded, Grand Prairie, TX

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or related field

Active Final Secret Clearance

Real-time embedded software development

C++ (version 11 or higher)

Linux Operating Systems (CentOS, Rocky 8, or similar distribution)

Job Description

You will be the Embedded Software Engineer for the Embedded Software team. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining embedded C/C++ software that powers critical missile and fire‑control systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Embedded Software Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality embedded solutions that meet demanding mission requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develop and integrate embedded software components and algorithms into C/C++ applications.
• Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities across the product lifecycle.
• Design, document, test, and debug software that implements logical and mathematical solutions for mission‑critical problems.
• Apply deep knowledge of computer hardware and system architecture to create robust, performant code.
• Identify and correct program errors, produce operating instructions, and maintain comprehensive development documentation.

We are looking for a collaborative, purpose‑driven professional who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges that keep the warfighter safe. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission‑critical programs, and a clear path for career growth within a world‑class aerospace organization.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Desired Skills

Agile Development (Scrum Master or Product Owner or Release Train Engineer experience)

Multithreading/multiprocessing development

GitLab CI/CD Pipelines

GoogleTest or similar Unit test tool

Knowledge of Publish / Subscribe communication protocol Data Distribution Services (DDS) by RTI is preferred

Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA)

C-Make

Cameo Modeler

Windows Operating System

Experience as a software engineer working with multi-disciplined teams

Other Important Information

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.