Embedded Cyber Software Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Westminster
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

You will be an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer for a research and development team which is responsible for investigating and exploiting the newest technological advances to resolve complex problems. What You Will Be Doing As an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer, you will be responsible for crafting innovative solutions to complex cyber software engineering problems, collaborating closely with customers throughout the development life-cycle, and contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced team environment. Your responsibilities will include: Researching and developing new software and hardware technologies with a cyber lens to resolve complex problems. Integrate security considerations throughout the software development lifecycle (threat modeling, hardening, code reviews, vulnerability assessments). Collaborating with customers throughout the development life-cycle to ensure innovative solutions meet their needs. Contributing to a team environment that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork. Participating in the development of outstanding team culture, quickly adapting to evolving customer requirements. Utilizing curiosity, dedication, and a one-team focus to enable the most creative solutions. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are The ideal candidate is a collaborative and dedicated individual with a passion for cyber software engineering and a drive to make a significant contribution to mission success. You should be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, quickly adapting to evolving customer requirements, and thrive in a team that values innovation, creativity, and teamwork. Eligibility MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start. LI-CS1 Basic Qualifications • Active TS/SCI required prior to start • Deep knowledge of microprocessor/microcontroller architectures and low?level firmware development. such as: ARM, RISC?V, PowerPC, PIC, AVR, C/C++, device driver development, embedded C • Hands?on experience with embedded Linux (kernel, device?tree, drivers), custom boot loaders, and standard debug tool?chains such as: Linux kernel, device?tree, kernel modules, U?Boot, Coreboot, bootloader, cross?compiler, JTAG, SWD Desired skills • Hardware bring?up & debugging – Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, multimeter, JTAG/SWD, in?circuit emulators. • Analog & digital circuit design – Schematic capture, PCB layout, signal?integrity analysis, EAGLE/KiCad/Altium, mixed?signal troubleshooting. • RF & wireless fundamentals – RF front?end concepts, antennas, BLE, Wi?Fi, LoRa, modulation, filtering. • Protocol analysis & reverse?engineering – UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Wireshark, Saleae, PulseView, custom protocol decoding. • Digital signal processing (DSP) – FIR/IIR filters, fixed?point arithmetic, real?time audio/video processing, FFT. • Rapid prototyping & development kits – Breadboarding, 3?D printing, CNC machining, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, System?on?Module (SoM). • Software?engineering best practices – Git, CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI), code reviews, unit testing, Agile/Scrum, documentation. • Communication & teamwork – Technical writing, presentations, cross?functional collaboration, mentorship, knowledge sharing. • Continuous learning & technology passion – Courses/certifications, open?source contributions, personal projects, hackathons. Things that would set you apart • Secure?boot and Trusted Execution Environments (ARM TrustZone, attestation). • Advanced binary analysis (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Radare2, Binary Ninja). • Side?channel analysis mitigation (power/EM analysis). • Embedded security testing (red?team exploitation of Linux kernel and user?space bugs). • IoT protocol stacks (MQTT, CoAP, LwIP) with security considerations. • Edge?device machine?learning inference (TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime, model optimization). LMSpaceCyberEng LMSpaceSoftwareEng 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $123,500 - $217,695. 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 $142,000 - $246,100. 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.

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