Software Engineer Lead - Embedded

Job Description

You will be the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded for the Embedded Software team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑performance embedded solutions that power critical defense and aerospace systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded you will be responsible for guiding the development of mission‑critical embedded software across multiple programs.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead the design, development, and integration of C/C++ embedded applications.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute software development activities and schedules.
• Develop, document, test, and debug complex algorithms and logical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Identify and resolve program errors, produce operating instructions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, mission‑focused engineer who thrives in a matrixed environment and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. This role offers exposure to diverse programs, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to shape advanced defense capabilities.

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

• Embedded real-time software development for millisecond / microsecond response time systems
• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment
• NVIDIA Development Kit experience
• Multi-threading and multi-processing experience
• Git and/or GitLab: configuration management / version control
• Automated testing
• CentOS 7.0 or higher
• Jira - issue tracking
• Publisher/subscriber protocols (preferably RTI DDS)
• Python
• Technical document development
• Technical review presentation development and delivery
• Agile development process

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

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.