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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, PCI Express, Software Systems, System Programming, Systems Integration, Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2875885004-2

## About the Role

You are an r Embedded software engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for working close to the hardware. You enjoy solving complex technical problems and contributing to secure, mission-critical systems.
You bring:

A Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution with 2 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with no professional experience required
Proficiency in C+ for Embedded or systems-level development

Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, and I2C

Experience creating and configuring Embedded Linux images

Strong analytical and debugging skills at the hardware/software interface

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment, Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution with 2 years experience or Master's degree and no experience.
Proficiency in C+
Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, and I2C.
Experience creating and configuring Embedded Linux images.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level and must have Secret clearance to start.
Willingness to work in a classified environment.

## Description

As a an Embedded Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and sustainment of secure Embedded processing applications operating at the hardware/software interface.

Your responsibilities will include:

Designing, developing, and maintaining C+ code for Embedded secure processing applications

Developing low-level software that interfaces directly with hardware components and communication protocols

Working with hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, and I2C

Creating, configuring, and maintaining Embedded Linux images (including Kernel configuration and system bring-up activities)

Supporting integration, system bring-up, and debugging in lab environments

Maintaining and enhancing CI/CD pipelines to streamline secure software delivery

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop, integrate, test, and deliver prototype and production-ready systems

Ensuring software solutions meet stringent security, reliability, performance, and quality standards

Please Note:

This position is Full time onsite in Owego, NY within a classified environment.

U.S. citizenship is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government security clearance at the Secret level to start.


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