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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Level 2 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Network Protocols, Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Data Processing, Scripting, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Computer Equipment, Build Management, Modeling and Simulation, Jenkins - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9144258/software-engineer-level-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience * Experience with C and/or C++ * Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development toolchains * Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking) Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years to be considered. Travel up to 10% may be required. Desired Skills * Experience integrating hardware and software * Experience in scripting languages (e.g. python) * Experience with build environments and tools (make and CMake) * Experience using agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Git, Gitlab, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, etc.) * Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.) * Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.) * Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178) * Experience with Modeling and Simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB) * Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborative effectively with others * Strong decision making and judgment skills ## Description Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met., You will be able to take your passion for software and avionics and your experience as an embedded software engineer and use it to help develop software for a wide range of aircraft systems supporting both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software. The responsibilities for this role will include: * Full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionics services, ground station development and mission system software technologies. * Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems * Development of simulations to support software development * Interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes * Participating in integration and test events * Supporting planning and scheduling for key integration and milestone events You will have the ability for growth and exploration while learning from some of the brightest professionals in our industry. 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