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Software Engineer - E2 with Security Clearance

Lockheed MartinPalmdale, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 19 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Join Lockheed Martin's legendary Skunk Works team as a Software Engineer, where you'll develop cutting-edge C++ applications for advanced cockpit interfaces and gain invaluable experience in the full software development lifecycle, from concept to flight trials. This hybrid role offers incredible growth potential and the chance to collaborate with experts on groundbreaking projects, making it an ideal opportunity for driven engineers eager to make a significant impact.

Quick Overview

Salary
$91.2k - $169.4k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Number 4225 Standard Job Description This position is for a Software Engineer within the historic Skunk Works Organization. The team is a diverse set of hardware and software engineers working to design, develop, prototype, and integrate cutting edge technologies. Embodying the true Skunk Works spirit, the dynamic, fast-paced environment delivers frequent improvements and testing. The candidate is expected to join a team of software engineers, with a strong focus on individual development and mentorship in the development of high-performance C++ applications for modern cockpit interfaces.

Strong software development skills and the ability to diagnose complex software and/or hardware integration problems will make the selected candidate successful in this role. You'll contribute to software solutions with an eye toward commonality and reusability to reduce long-term costs and maximize value across platforms. You will learn from subject matter experts by participating in the full development lifecycle. From requirements and design to implementation, testing, and hardware integration.

You'll be immersed in state-of-the-art research, translating hardware-software concepts into working prototypes, seeing them through rigorous testing and flight trials, and delivering them as operational, field-able assets. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language 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 standards are met.

Basic Qualifications 4-year degree in B.S. Computer Science, B.S Computer Engineering or B.S. Electrical Engineering Experience with C/C++ programming languages Experience with UNIX/Linux development environment Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD concepts

Desired Skills Strong Written and verbal communication Understanding of software engineering best practices (Particularly C/C++) Experience with OpenGL, Gtk, Qt Avionics experience Aerospace experience Experience with virtualization, containers, and container deployment Experience with the networking stack in Linux Experience integrating software in an embedded hardware environment Experience with graphics and/or GUI development Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Skills

C++
Git

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