
Your mission is ours.
Embedded Software Engineering Lead at Lockheed Martin
About the role
Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Lockheed Martin’s Anti‑Submarine Warfare (ASW) business area develops cutting‑edge maritime systems that protect our nation’s naval forces. In Syracuse, NY we are building the next generation of embedded software that powers ASW platforms, sensors, and weapons, delivering decisive advantage beneath the waves.
THE WORK
- Architect, design, modify, develop, implement, and integrate embedded software applications for target systems.
- Write new source code and enhance existing code bases to meet evolving mission requirements.
- Conduct code reviews, optimize algorithms, and run experiments to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute software development activities across the team.
- Interface with customers, senior leadership, and cross‑disciplinary engineers to provide status updates and drive engineering solutions.
- Correct program errors, produce operating instructions, compile documentation, and analyze system capabilities to resolve questions of intent, output, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.
WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace leader. Our Syracuse, NY site is part of a diverse, high‑performing engineering community focused on delivering innovative ASW solutions for the U.S. Navy and allied partners.
WHO YOU ARE
- Technical leader with strong embedded‑software expertise.
- Flexible, motivated, and dedicated with a keen eye for detail.
- Team‑oriented and capable of multitasking in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent communicator who can collaborate with customers, senior leaders, and multidisciplinary engineers.
- Abie to work effectively in a collaborative environment
WHY JOIN US
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Tackle some of the world’s most important and complex challenges in maritime defense.
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Lead a talented software engineering team and shape the architecture of mission‑critical systems.
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Work side‑by‑side with a diverse group of technical professionals and engage directly with customers and senior leadership.
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Grow your career at a world‑renowned aerospace company that invests in innovation, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
Basic Qualifications: -
Bachelors degree in a related discipline, with 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience/combined education in a related field.
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Proficient using the C/C++ programing languages
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Experience with real time embedded operating systems and applications
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Experience in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit test, integration, and verification
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Experience leading a team of SW developers
Desired Skills: -
Experience generating and maintaining program software documentation
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Experience with software configuration management (Git/GitLab)
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Familiarity across Host Operating Domains (e.g. Windows, Linux)
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Experience with Vx Works
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Experience with the Internet protocol suite (TCP, UDP)
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Familiarity with Integrated Development Environments (Eclipse, Visual Studio/Express)
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Familiarity with standard communication busses (VME, I2C) and protocols
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Familiarity with Software Development Methodologies (Agile/Incremental/Waterfall)
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:
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.
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 $113,900 - $200,905. 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 $131,000 - $227,125. 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:
RMS
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Software Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
Required skills
Embedded software development
Software architecture
Code review
Algorithm optimization
Technical leadership
Systems integration
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