Software Engineer Sr - E3 at Lockheed Martin

Department: Space

Compensation

$110,300 – $204,900/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

Description

Lockheed Martin Space is hiring a Software Engineer for its Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team to develop and integrate C++ and Python software for FPGA-based and heterogeneous space-based mission processing of OPIR data. The role involves embedded processing, hardware/software integration, AMD/Xilinx Vitis and Vivado toolchains, high-level synthesis, FPGA acceleration, system performance optimization, debugging, and documentation. The position is based in Boulder, Colorado, requires a relevant technical degree and development experience, and offers a full-time salary range of $110,300 to $204,900 plus medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.

Required Skills

C++
Python
FPGA
Vitis/Vivado
High-Level Synthesis
Embedded processors
Embedded Linux
AXI interfaces
Digital signal processing
Image processing

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related technical field
Required Previous Experiences: Development experience in C++ or another compiled programming language
Experience developing software for embedded or hardware-constrained systems
Preferred Qualifications: AMD/Xilinx Vitis and Vivado, including Vitis HLS or other HLS tools
FPGA architecture, programmable logic, and AXI-style hardware/software interfaces
Hardware/software co-design and FPGA acceleration or data-processing pipelines
Embedded processors, heterogeneous computing, and embedded Linux
Low-level programming, device drivers, and C/C++ on embedded targets
Digital signal processing, image processing, and mission-critical aerospace or defense payloads
Active security clearance
Translation Company Name: Lockheed Martin Space