Software Engineer Sr - Embedded, Dallas, TX

JOB ID: 723639BR

Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026

Description:

You will be the Software Engineer for the Embedded Software team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑performance embedded solutions that power critical defense and aerospace systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Engineer - Embedded you will be responsible for guiding the development of mission‑critical embedded software across multiple programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the design, development, and integration of C/C++ embedded applications.
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute software development activities and schedules.
• Develop, document, test, and debug complex algorithms and logical solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Identify and resolve program errors, produce operating instructions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, mission‑focused engineer who thrives in a matrixed environment and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. This role offers exposure to diverse programs, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to shape advanced defense capabilities.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

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Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or related field

• C++ 11 or higher

• Embedded real-time software development

• Hardware/Software integration & test

• Linux OS

• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Embedded real-time software development for millisecond / microsecond response time systems

• Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment

• NVIDIA Development Kit experience

• Multi-threading and multi-processing experience

• Git and/or GitLab: configuration management / version control

• Automated testing

• CentOS 7.0 or higher

• Jira - issue tracking

• Publisher/subscriber protocols (preferably RTI DDS)

• Python

• Technical document development

• Technical review presentation development and delivery

• Agile development process

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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Software Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

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