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. Here, experienced engineers have the opportunity to influence what gets built and where technology goes next.
The Work
As a Level 4 Staff Software Engineer, you’ll lead complex software efforts, influence technical direction, and help turn ambitious ideas into real capabilities. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead software development from requirements and design through integration and test.
- Design and develop solutions for complex mission-critical systems.
- Resolve challenging issues involving architecture, interfaces, performance, and integration.
- Influence technical approaches, architecture, and future product capabilities.
- Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, test, and program teams.
- Mentor engineers and share technical expertise.
- Contribute to technology development and future programs.
- Own complex technical problems and help drive them to completion.
Who We Are
Owego brings together talented engineers across software, systems, hardware, and test. We tackle challenges that require creativity, collaboration, and serious technical expertise.
Who You Are
You’re an experienced software engineer who wants more than a task list. You’re ready to own complex problems, influence decisions, mentor others, and help shape technical direction. You’re curious, collaborative, and always looking for a better way to build something.
Why Join Us
Solve problems that don’t have easy answers. Work with talented engineers. Build technology that matters.
At Lockheed Martin, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your technical influence, shape future capabilities, and build software with purpose.
Own the challenge. Influence what’s next. Build something that matters
- Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree with 9 years or more of professional experience; or 7 year of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
- Embedded development experience
- Background with software architecture and design
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance to at least the Secret level.
- Experience developing embedded software solutions in C or C++ within an RTOS
- Integrating new software on new hardware
- Ability to multi-task, track/report earned value, and understand/support Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) baselining
- Understanding of open architectures & modular design
- Agile software development experience (e.g. Scrum)
- Background using process tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, git)
- Experience with Device driver development*
- Experience with LynxOS RTOS
- Experience with Test Driven Development, unit testing, and automated test
- DevSecOps experience and/or knowledge
- Active Secret Clearance
- DO-178C Safety Critical Experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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
- Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree with at least 9 years of professional experience
- Alternatively, 7 years of professional experience with a related master's degree
- Embedded development experience
- Software architecture and design experience
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at least at the Secret level
- Experience developing embedded software in C or C++ within an RTOS
- Experience integrating software onto new hardware
- Ability to multitask, track and report earned value, and support Integrated Master Schedule baselining
- Understanding of open architectures and modular design
- Agile software development experience, such as Scrum
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Git
- Device driver development experience
- Experience with LynxOS RTOS
- Test-driven development, unit testing, and automated testing experience
- DevSecOps experience or knowledge
- Active Secret clearance
- DO-178C safety-critical experience
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.
