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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Software Engineer- Level 2 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Grand Prairie, TX, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Arduino, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Github, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Toolchain, VxWorks, Data Processing, Multithreading, Git, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Codebase, Bitbucket, Devsecops - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9155871/embedded-software-engineer-level-2 ## About the Role * Must have between (0-2) years of post-grad relevant work experience OR must be pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related software discipline. * Demonstrated software development experience in C++. * Experience working Operating systems / familiarity with OS concepts. This may include: Linux, Windows, Unix, VxWorks, Operating Systems Coursework, etc. * Ability to obtain DoD Clearance. * Must be US Citizen. Desired Skills * Hardware experience (Arduino, STMxx, Xilinx, any FPGA Programmable Software. * Strong understanding of C++ Object Oriented design and inheritance concepts. * Understanding of basic multi-threading concepts. * Working with large code base. * DevSecOps tool chain experience (this may include Git, GitHub, BitBucket). * Software configuration management. * Full software life-cycle development. * Software integration and debugging techniques. * Demonstrated software development experience in C / Python. * Familiarity with Agile practices. ## Description As a Software Engineer at MFC, you will join one of the largest networks of software professionals, implementing cutting-edge technologies on both existing and new development platforms. You will be helping us solve the world's most difficult challenges by supporting such wide-ranging domain areas such as aircraft flight command and control, air traffic control, health care, and homeland defense. We are a matrix engineering and technology organization, so you will touch multiple programs over your career! 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