Software Engineer Stf - E4

Employer description

Standard Job Description
The Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a software engineer with experience working at the intersection of software, embedded processing, and FPGA-based systems to support space-based mission processing of OPIR data.

In this position, you will develop and integrate software associated with FPGA-based and heterogeneous processing architectures. You will work closely with FPGA, hardware, and software engineers to implement and integrate mission processing functionality across processors and programmable logic.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Developing C++ and Python software for embedded processing systemsIntegrating software with FPGA-based processing architecturesSupporting development and integration of applications using AMD/Xilinx Vitis and Vivado toolchainsWorking with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) and software-to-hardware interfacesDeveloping and debugging software that interacts with programmable logic and embedded processorsAnalyzing system performance and optimizing data movement between processors, memory, and FPGA fabricSupporting hardware/software integration and troubleshootingDeveloping interfaces between mission applications and FPGA-based processing functionsParticipating in system architecture, design, code reviews, integration, and testWorking with hardware engineers to diagnose issues spanning software, FPGA, and hardware boundariesDocumenting software, interfaces, designs, and test results 

This position is located in our offices in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.

Basic Qualifications
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related technical field

Development experience in C++ or another compiled programming languageExperience developing software for embedded or hardware-constrained systemsAbility to obtain a Secret government clearanceDesired Skills
Hands‑on experience with AMD/Xilinx toolchains (Vitis, Vivado, Vitis HLS) and high‑level synthesisStrong understanding of FPGA architecture, programmable logic, and AXI‑based hardware/software interfacesProven expertise in hardware/software co‑design for FPGA acceleration and data‑processing pipelinesEmbedded systems background: Linux on embedded processors, low‑level C/C++ programming, and device‑driver developmentProficiency in digital signal and image processing for mission‑critical aerospace/defense payloadsExperience with heterogeneous computing architectures and embedded processorsActive security clearance. 

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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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.