Embedded Software Engineer - Safety C++ / Grand Prairie, Texas

Standard Job 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.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to enhance our software safety efforts across multiple programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creation, delivery and review of software-related products and documentation
• Be part of a development team that includes technical and career leaders
• Be a critical development/integration resource, capable of solving the most challenging software safety issues
• Function as an individual contributor regarding certain design decisions and tool operations

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

• Must currently hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position*
• Bachelor's degree, or greater, in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science OR an equivalent field and significant relevant software development experience, with 5 years of professional experience, OR equivalent relevant experience/combined education
• Must have experience in the field of software engineering with a focus on software safety
• Experience in working with a government customer to: define requirements, develop software safety documentation, document and implement test strategies, create software safety artifacts, and to represent Lockheed Martin at multiple safety related meetings and reviews
• Embedded Software Development
• C++
• Embedded OS
• Previous experience as a Software Safety Engineer
• Experience implementing MIL-STD 882E or similar software safety standards in the defense industry

Desired Skills

Desired skills :

• Familiarity with guidelines and regulations regarding systems deployed for the military government customer
• Excellent communications skills, be able to work with multi-disciplined teams, interface with customer counterparts, and the ability to present technical solution to an audience of differing technical abilities
• Requirements analysis/development for safety critical system and software functions
• Software development on missile system
• Software System Safety Technical Review Panel (SSSTRP)
• Understanding of incident investigations and root cause and corrective actions
• Army Safety Review Board (AFSRB)
• Definition of safety related software controls/mitigations/monitoring and feedback
• Designing and implementing Level of Rigor (LOR) Testing
• Development and implementation of safety critical tests and documentation
• Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding safety testing
• Experience implementing DO-179B or DO-178C
• Experience working with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) or other Department of Defense (DOD) customers
• Full software life-cycle development
• Fuze and Initiation Systems Technical Review Panel (FISTRP)
• Generation and presentation of hazard documentation

Hazard Analysis

• Participation in Electrical/Mechanical Interface Reviews and

System Safety Working Groups

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.