Senior Software Engineer (Palmdale)

Job ID : 705233BR

Date posted : Sep. 16, 2025

Description : This position is for a senior level Software Engineer supporting the U-2 Avionics Technical Refresh Program (ATR) within the historic Skunk Works Organization. The U-2 ATR team is a diverse set of hardware and software engineers working to design, develop, prototype, and integrate cutting edge technologies. You will be expected to take and provide technical direction, as well as guidance from senior engineers and execute to completion. A willingness to learn, analyze complex technical information, and the ability to take initiative and ask questions are characteristics that will make the selected candidate successful.

As a senior software engineer, you will apply your aptitude for learning and technical skills to solve challenging middleware problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You'll contribute to software solutions with an eye toward commonality and reusability to reduce long-term costs. You will participate in the full development lifecycle, from requirements and design to implementation, testing, hardware integration, through sustainment. Along the way, you'll develop your own software skills, learn how we integrate hardware and software, and build interpersonal relationships with peers to facilitate healthy collaboration and deliver on customer needs.

Must be a US citizen. This position requires special access and a Secret clearance to be considered.

Basic Qualifications :

4-year degree in B.S. Computer Science, B.S Computer Engineering or B.S. Electrical Engineering

Experience with C / C++ programming languages

Experience with UNIX / Linux development environment

Experience with Agile methodologies

Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI / CD concepts

Desired Skills :

Familiar with Real Time Operating System (RTOS) / deterministic system design

Experience with OpenGL, Gtk, Qt

Frontend development experience

Avionics experience

Aerospace experience

Experience with virtualization, containers, and container deployment

Experience with Python

Experience with the networking stack in Linux

Experience integrating software in an embedded hardware environment

Experience with software integration conducted with software from multiple different teams

Familiar with software development process (CMMI Level 3 or equivalent)

Written and verbal communication

Understanding of software engineering best practices

Experience with googletest

Experience with cmake, g++

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

Clearance Level : Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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 and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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