What We're Doing
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At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, NY, we build mission-critical software and advanced technologies that solve complex problems and make a real-world impact. If you’re ready to build your skills while working on technology that matters, this is your opportunity.
The Work
As a Level 2 Software Engineer, you’ll get hands-on experience across the software lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers to build the next generation of mission computers for safety-critical avionics systems. You’ll help turn ideas and requirements into reliable, flight-ready software and see your work move from development to integration, test, and certification.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Design, develop, integrate, test, debug, and maintain embedded software - from device drivers and boot loaders to built-in-test (BIT) libraries.
- Analyze requirements and contribute to software designs that run on LynxOS, Windriver VxWorks, or Green Hills Integrity platforms.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and develop creative solutions.
- Work with software, systems, hardware, and test engineers to define and validate software-hardware interfaces for custom-designed hardware and FPGA.
- Apply software engineering tools, processes, and best practices.
- Support integration, verification, and validation activities in a lab environment.
- Produce technical documentation and software artifacts to support quality and safety certification.
- Learn new technologies and take on increasingly complex challenges.
- Bring fresh ideas that can improve products and processes.
Who We Are
Owego brings together engineers across software, systems, hardware, and test to solve challenges that don’t have easy answers. You’ll work with people who are passionate about technology and committed to helping each other grow.
Who You Are
You’re curious, motivated, and ready to build. You like solving problems, learning how things work, and turning ideas into working software. You can work independently, collaborate with a team, ask questions, and take ownership of your work.
Why Join Us
Build your skills while building technology that matters. At Lockheed Martin, you’ll get challenging technical experiences, learn from experienced engineers, and have opportunities to grow your career.
Bring your curiosity. Bring your ideas. Let’s build what’s next.
- 3+ years related professional experience with an Associates degree in related field.
- Experience developing C code for embedded environments
- Familiar with developing and debugging software that controls embedded hardware, firmware, microcontrollers, or FPGAs.
- Experience with a real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as WindRiver VxWorks, GreenHills Integrity, LynxOS, FreeRTOS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance to at least the Secret level.
-Bachelors degree in a STEM related field.
- Experience writing device drivers and boot loaders, targeting Intel and PowerPC processors
- Knowledge of hardware communication protocols such as PCIe, SPI, UART, and I2C
- Experience using instrumentation to analyze and debug systems (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, serial console)
- Experience creating and configuring embedded Linux images
- Familiar with full software life-cycle development, processes, version control, and tools to DO-178C guidelines
- Experience with Git/GitLab, SonarQube, Fortify, VectorCast, or Atlassian products
- Experience working in an Agile software development framework (e.g., Scrum).
- Experience with unit testing, and automated test environments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
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.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of related professional experience with an associate degree in a related field
- Experience developing C code for embedded environments
- Experience developing and debugging software controlling embedded hardware, firmware, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
- Experience with a real-time operating system such as Wind River VxWorks, Green Hills Integrity, LynxOS, or FreeRTOS
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance at least at the Secret level
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
- Experience writing device drivers and boot loaders for Intel and PowerPC processors
- Knowledge of PCIe, SPI, UART, and I2C hardware communication protocols
- Experience using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and serial consoles for system analysis and debugging
- Experience creating and configuring embedded Linux images
- Familiarity with software lifecycle development, version control, and DO-178C processes and tools
- Experience with Git, GitLab, SonarQube, Fortify, VectorCAST, or Atlassian products
- Experience working in an Agile framework such as Scrum
- Experience with unit testing and automated test environments
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
