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# Cyber Security EMBEDDED Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $178,135.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Ethernet, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Real-Time Operating Systems, Serial Communications
- **Published:** June 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3598f0e4-b3b4-4160-b4a3-c6f21d20aca5

## About the Role

Experience working within the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC)

Experience with embedded systems design, microcontroller programming, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Implementing System Security requirements on DoD systems to meet U.S. government compliance requirements.

Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems.

Possess an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT/IAM Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date in order to meet program requirements.

Desired skills

 - Experience in cybersecurity / Anti Tamper principles
 - Aircraft Interface
 - Serial Interface
 - Ethernet Interface
 - IMU
 - GPS
 - IR Sensors
 - Data Links
-Programming experience with C, C++, python, Java, MATLAB

## Description

As the Cyber Security Engineer you will be responsible for providing embedded System Security Engineering design and implementation in all aspects of System Security Engineering (SSE) process in development of Department of Defense (DoD) Weapon Systems. Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing and mitigating System Security threats/risks throughout the embedded Weapon System development life cycle.
Validating System Security Engineering requirements decomposition, allocation and analysis for embedded Weapon Systems.
Implementing System Security Engineering solutions hardware and software.
Verifying implementation of system security requirements.
Designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining state of the art System Security architectures and countermeasures to protect and enable innovative new Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control products.
Analyzing weaknesses, vulnerabilities and threats against System Security posture on product designs.
Prototyping and testing System Security countermeasures that defend against cyber-attacks against Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Weapon System products.

*For a level 3, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, purpose-driven professional who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges that keep the warfighter safe. This role offers high visibility, direct impact on mission-critical programs, and a clear path for career growth within a world-class aerospace organization.

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., Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.


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