Description: The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 75-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team is looking for an experienced software engineer with experience in FPGA development and software integration to contribute to new development designed to fly both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.

In this highly impactful role as a Software Engineer, your responsibilities will span the technology development lifecycle, from software/system definition and design, through implementation and flight test. Your experience in C/C++ software for embedded systems and FPGA cores will benefit you as you assist in maintaining and developing custom FPGAs and software applications for embedded systems implementations. With your background in test software and python development, you may be sought after for ingenious solutions to complex problems while also guiding and mentoring junior engineers.
Beyond that, you may also find yourself:

• Utilizing System Verilog, Verilog, or VHDL
• Involved in all phases of software development
• Participating in Advanced Development Program research and development

The responsibilities for this role will include:

• FPGA prototyping skills using modern Electronic Design Automation tools. Will require knowledge of Circuit Card development, System Verilog, Serial Interface (UART), prototyping and in place debug and performance analysis.
• Develop, debug, and integrate processor subsystem features and interfaces in FPGA hardware for Advanced Processors.
• Full software development lifecycle, interfaces including requirements generation, design, implementation, and integration and flight test
• The engineer will have the opportunity to work on and collaborate with cross functional teams with other engineering disciplines.
• Integration activities which may include a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

AeroSW2026

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or above from an accredited college in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience
• Experience in C or C++
• Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
• Working knowledge of Digital Design fundamentals
• Familiarity with Verilog/System Verilog for Behavioral simulation and FPGA Synthesis
• Familiarity with FPGA design techniques (e.g. synthesis, timing closure, etc.)

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience with the following:

• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado
• Board layout tools (e.g. KiCAD, Eagle, Altium)
• Development of real-time systems or use of real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Experience using TCL scripting
• Experience using Python scripting
• Modern Agile Software Development Processes and tools (e.g. git, Jira, Version One, Confluence, GitLab)
• Linux experience
• Requirements generation and system interface development
• System test and integration experience

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: 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.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $76,500 - $134,895. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $88,000 - $152,490. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First