Lockheed Martin · 9 hours ago
Software Engineer Staff, Architect - Clearance Required
Littleton Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $227K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in hypersonic missile development, and they are seeking a full time Staff Software Engineer to serve as a Software Architect for the CPS program. This role involves defining and driving the software strategy for guidance, navigation, and control systems in a defense-focused environment.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a Software architect for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile program, defining and driving the end to end software strategy for guidance, navigation, and control systems
Blend deep technical expertise in real time, fault tolerant software with system level integration, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable code that meets stringent performance and safety requirements across a high tempo, defense focused development environment
Qualification
Required
Proven expertise in C/C++ development for embedded platforms, including experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks, Integrity, or QNX
Demonstrated knowledge of software design patterns, model‑based development (e.g., UML/SysML, MBSE), and formal verification or static analysis techniques for high‑integrity code
Strong background in fault‑tolerant, deterministic, and secure coding practices
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred
Proven track record mentoring junior engineers and leading cross‑functional software review boards (SRBs) or technical authority panels
Experience with Agile/SAFe or other iterative development frameworks applied to high‑integrity systems, including continuous‑integration/continuous‑deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for embedded targets
Proven software‑architecture leadership on at least one safety‑critical, real‑time program (e.g., missile flight‑control, hypersonic vehicle, or other DoD high‑performance system), with documented responsibility for defining system‑wide software frameworks, integration strategy, and verification/validation plans
Mentorship & technical authority: acted as the technical authority for software architecture, mentored senior and junior engineers, and produced training or guidance documents that elevated the program's architectural competency
Active DoD Secret clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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