Software Engineer Lead – Embedded, Grand Prairie, TX

Job ID: 717222BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2026
Description:

You will be the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded for the Embedded Software team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑performance embedded solutions that power critical defense and aerospace systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Engineer Lead - Embedded you will be responsible for guiding the development of mission‑critical embedded software across multiple programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design, development, and integration of C/C++ embedded applications.


• Plan, coordinate, and execute software development activities and schedules.


• Develop, document, test, and debug complex algorithms and logical solutions.


• Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless system integration.


• Identify and resolve program errors, produce operating instructions, and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Why Join Us

We seek a collaborative, mission‑focused engineer who thrives in a matrixed environment and wants to make a tangible impact on national security. This role offers exposure to diverse programs, cutting‑edge technology, and the opportunity to shape advanced defense capabilities.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

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Basic Qualifications:
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering or related field

• C++ 11 or higher

• Embedded real-time software development

• Hardware/Software integration & test

• Linux OS

• Experience leading a software development team through different phases of the software development life cycle

• Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, must be a U.S. Citizen
Desired Skills:
- Embedded real-time software development for millisecond / microsecond response time systems

- Thrive in a Fast-Paced Environment

- NVIDIA Development Kit experience

- Multi-threading and multi-processing experience

- Git and/or GitLab: configuration management / version control

- Automated testing

- CentOS 7.0 or higher

- Jira - issue tracking

- Publisher/subscriber protocols (preferably RTI DDS)

- Python

- Technical document development

- Technical review presentation development and delivery

- Agile development process
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First