Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. MFC develops, manufactures, and supports advanced products for military customers that include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, and dozens of foreign allies. MFC also offers a wide range of products and services for the global civil nuclear power industry and the military’s green power initiatives.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer Intern in Orlando, FL. In this role, you will develop and maintain embedded software applications and/or desktop applications. Tasks will involve requirements, design, code, testing, and integrating software for an embedded multi-core system as well as desktop computer applications for emulation of sensors and countermeasures. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of object-oriented C++ concepts and experience with Linux OS.
Candidates filling this position will need US citizenship and will need a clearance at the level specified in “Clearance Level” or will need the ability to get a clearance if not specified. In addition to meeting security clearance requirements, the candidate may need to be approved to work Special Access Program (SAP) prior to the start of employment.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Develop Embedded Software to include drivers, state machines, multi-threaded applications, etc.
- Integrate complex algorithms into C++ applications
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug software for both logical and mathematical solutions as well as software for controlling tactical hardware
- Apply knowledge of computer hardware and software while referencing Artificial Intelligence in a responsible manner in accordance with Lockheed, contractual, and governmental policies to accelerate documentation, development, and functional tests.
- Contribute to detailed design architectures, ensuring architecture and source code remain in alignment.
Why Join Us
As an Embedded Software Engineer Intern at MFC, you will join one of the largest networks of software professionals, implementing cutting-edge technologies on both existing and new development platforms. You will be helping us solve the world’s most difficult challenges by supporting such wide-ranging domain areas as aircraft flight command and control, air traffic control, health care, and homeland defense. We are a matrix engineering and technology organization, so you will touch multiple programs over your career!
This position is on-site in Orlando, Florida. We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
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• Demonstrated software development experience in C++.
• Must be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related software discipline.
• Ability to obtain DoD Clearance
• Must be US Citizen
• Experience working Operating systems / familiarity with OS concepts. This may include: Linux, Windows, Unix, VxWorks, Operating Systems Coursework, etc.
• Hardware experience (Arduino, STMxx, Xilinx, any FPGA Programmable Software.
• Strong understanding of C++ object-oriented design and inheritance concepts.
• Understanding of basic multi-threading concepts.
• Working with large code base.
• DevSecOps tool chain experience (this may include Git, GitHub, BitBucket).
• Software configuration management.
• Full software life-cycle development.
• Software integration and debugging techniques.
• Demonstrated software development experience in C / Python.
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $20.14 - $28.15
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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
- Demonstrated software development experience in C++
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related software discipline
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Operating system experience or familiarity with OS concepts, including Linux, Windows, Unix, or VxWorks
- Hardware experience with Arduino, STM32, Xilinx, or FPGA programmable software
- Strong understanding of C++ object-oriented design and inheritance
- Understanding of basic multithreading concepts
- Experience working with large codebases
- DevSecOps toolchain experience with Git, GitHub, or Bitbucket
- Software configuration management experience
- Full software lifecycle development experience
- Software integration and debugging experience
- Software development experience in C or Python
- Familiarity with Agile practices
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