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# Embedded Software Engineer - E2

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Grand Prairie, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $150,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, CAN Bus, CANopen, Continuous Integration, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Linux Distribution, Systems Development Life Cycle, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, RS-232, SAP (Applications), VxWorks, Gitlab, Git, Yocto, Grpc, Devsecops, Engineering Base
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9270627/embedded-software-engineer-e2

## About the Role

* Must have an active DOD secret security clearance

 * The candidate must have a growth mindset with a strong ability to learn quickly

 * Strong experience with modern C++ 11 Embedded OS experiece: Yocto, Petalinux, VxWorks, or similar OS

 * Experience with Embedded Protocols: RS-232, I2C, Canbus, RS-485, CanOpen, or similar protocols

 * Experience working with Linux distributions (preferably RHEL 8 or higher)

 * Can support routine domestic travel for government exercises

Desired Skills

 * DevSecOps experience (CI/CD, Git/Gitlab)

 * Experience working with pub/sub protocols (RTI DDS, gRPC)

 * Experience with Python programming and bash scripting

 * Experience working with Agile methodologies, JIRA, Git, and automated testing

 * Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams

 * In addition to meeting security clearance requirements, candidate may need to be approved to work Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start of employment

 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 * Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking

 * Strong interpersonal skills

## Description

Designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.