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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
123K-228K Annually
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Sunnyvale, CA, USA
123K-228K Annually
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Develop, debug, test, document, and maintain embedded flight software, testbed applications, and tools for MILSTAR satellite constellations. Support the full software development lifecycle, apply software standards, resolve program issues, and improve development processes. The role requires C/C++, SQL, embedded software, and Python experience, with preferred experience in OpenVMS, test automation, satellite technologies, orbital mechanics, flight qualification testing, and hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
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The COOLR program is looking for a talented and motivated Embedded Software Engineer to support the entire software development lifecycle. Including development, debugging, and testing solutions in various COOLR MILSTAR satellite constellations Flight Software, Testbed, & Tools Applications.
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. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with C\C++

Experience with SQL

Experience with embedded software 

Familiar with python

Excellent team orientation  

Effective written and spoken communication skills

Self driven, always looking to improve processes and software tools to reduce development cycle.

Desired Skills

Experience with the OpenVMS operating system

Experience with FORTRAN, MATLAB, ASSEMBLY

Experience with test automation

Experience with satellite technologies and orbital mechanics

Experience with flight qualification testing

Experience with flight dynamics models and real‑time hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) simulations

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $122600.00 - $227600.00

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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, candidate's 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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