Software Engineer Stf - E4

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What We're Doing

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin!

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, NY, we develop mission-critical software and advanced technologies that help protect those who serve and defend our nation. Our teams integrate complex systems across domains, tackle modern-day threats, and deliver innovative capabilities that make a difference.

The Work

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of sophisticated software solutions supporting mission-critical programs. You’ll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, solve complex problems, and help shape future capabilities and product roadmaps.

In this role, you may:

• Lead, plan, and coordinate software development activities across the full software development lifecycle.
• Analyze requirements and develop preliminary and detailed software designs.
• Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain software applications.
• Apply software engineering standards, processes, procedures, and tools to deliver reliable solutions.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues involving software requirements, architecture, interfaces, data, and system performance.
• Develop technical documentation, operating instructions, and software artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and innovative contributions to new business opportunities and future product capabilities.
• Support technical, cost, and schedule execution for software development efforts.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global technology leader delivering advanced solutions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. At our Owego facility, engineers work on challenging programs where software, systems, and mission technologies come together. We provide the resources, tools, and opportunities to turn ambitious ideas into real-world capabilities.

Who You Are

You are a technically strong software engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working across disciplines. You bring strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and can work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse engineering teams. You’re ready to take ownership, influence technical decisions, and mentor others while delivering high-quality software.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work on technology that matters alongside talented engineers tackling some of the world’s most challenging problems. You’ll have opportunities to grow your technical leadership, work on cutting-edge mission systems, and help shape what comes next—all while building capabilities that help create a safer tomorrow.

Basic Qualifications

Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree with 9 years or more of professional experience; or 7 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Embedded development experience
Background with software architecture and design
Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to at least the Secret level.

Desired Skills

Experience developing embedded software solutions in C or C++ within an RTOS
Integrating new software on new hardware
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented, development environment
Ability to multi-task, track/report earned value, and understand/support Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) baselining
Understanding of open architectures & modular design
Agile software development experience (e.g. Scrum)
Background using process tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, git)
Experience with Device driver development
Experience with LynxSecure Hypervisor
Experience with LynxOS RTOS
Experience with WindRiver VxWorks
Experience with Test Driven Development, unit testing, and automated test
DevSecOps experience and/or knowledge
Knowledge of modern DevSecOps tools and practices, including Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and/or Gitlab
Active Secret Clearance
DO-178C Safety Critical Experience