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Software Engineer - E2 with Security Clearance

Lockheed MartinPalmdale, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 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
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Palmdale, CA, United States
Posted
19 hours ago
ShellEmbedded SystemsAgileC++GitJiraPython

Job Description

Job Number 15152 Standard Job Description 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, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test.

Develops next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems. Participates in end-to-end integration activities including a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments with constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations. Ensures software standards are met. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to be considered.

Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with minimum 2 years experience • Experience with C and/or C++

Desired Skills • Agile methodologies / working in an Agile development team • Both Windows and Linux development environments • Development of real-time systems or use of real-time operating systems (RTOS) • Embedded systems software development • Developing software for air vehicle systems • Worked or developed models and simulations for HW • Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jira, and other SW collaboration tools • Integration and Test in hardware and software environments • Experience with Python, Cmake, Shell scripting languages 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.

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