Embedded Cyber Software Engineer

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
  
  

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.

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).
  
  

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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.