Job ID: 719978BR Date posted: Mar. 16, 2026
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You will be the Embedded System Test Engineer for the Embedded Systems team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge embedded solutions for advanced aircraft programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Embedded System Test Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating embedded software and hardware that power the next generation of F‑35, F‑16, and Skunk Works mission systems. You will work in an Agile environment, mentor junior engineers, and drive test‑driven development.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and maintaining test software in C/C++ and Python for embedded Linux and bare‑metal platforms.
Creating and executing verification plans for SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL FPGA IP cores.

Participating in all phases of hardware and software development, from requirements through validation.
Collaborating on Skunk Works research and development initiatives.

Authoring software requirements, design documents, and project plans for embedded system architectures.

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 pursue challenging work, enjoy collaboration, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are an experienced embedded software professional with strong C/C++ and Python skills and a solid background in FPGA verification. You thrive in fast‑paced Agile teams, mentor junior talent, and bring innovative, practical solutions to complex problems. Your collaborative attitude and commitment to quality make you a natural fit for high‑impact aerospace projects.

Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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Basic Qualifications:
· Experience with complex electronics and embedded systems, such as Field-Programmable Gate Array and System on Chips (SoCs)

· Minimum 5 years experience developing in C/C++ or Python

· Bachelors from an accredited college in Electrical or Computer Engineering or bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

· Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required for this position.
Desired Skills:
· Experience with agile development, configuration management and continuous integration processes and methodologies.
· Expereince with AMD Vitis IDE and related embedded and SoC software design flows
· Experience preparing system architectures and appropriate UML and related diagrams.
· Experience with Arm, RISC-V, PowerPC and x86 board support package creation.
· Strong mentoring skills and experience leading groups.
· Strong technical communication skills (experience communicating technical designs to non-technical customers and communicating customer desires to technical team).
· Experience with industry standard agile development tools, such as Jira, Confluence and Gitlab.
· Understanding of networking and PCIe standards.
· Comfortable working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
· Ability to adapt well to change, as the working environment has evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
· Board bring-up and electronics debug/design
· Developing unit tests and frameworks for embedded systems such as utilizing cpp unit
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: 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, 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.
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