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 systems
- Integrating software with FPGA-based processing architectures
- Supporting development and integration of applications using AMD/Xilinx Vitis and Vivado toolchains
- Working with High-Level Synthesis (HLS) and software-to-hardware interfaces
- Developing and debugging software that interacts with programmable logic and embedded processors
- Analyzing system performance and optimizing data movement between processors, memory, and FPGA fabric
- Supporting hardware/software integration and troubleshooting
- Developing interfaces between mission applications and FPGA-based processing functions
- Participating in system architecture, design, code reviews, integration, and test
- Working with hardware engineers to diagnose issues spanning software, FPGA, and hardware boundaries
- Documenting software, interfaces, designs, and test results
This position is located in our offices in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.
- 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 language
- Experience developing software for embedded or hardware-constrained systems
- Ability to obtain a Secret government clearance
- Hands‑on experience with AMD/Xilinx toolchains (Vitis, Vivado, Vitis HLS) and high‑level synthesis
- Strong understanding of FPGA architecture, programmable logic, and AXI‑based hardware/software interfaces
- Proven expertise in hardware/software co‑design for FPGA acceleration and data‑processing pipelines
- Embedded systems background: Linux on embedded processors, low‑level C/C++ programming, and device‑driver development
- Proficiency in digital signal and image processing for mission‑critical aerospace/defense payloads
- Experience with heterogeneous computing architectures and embedded processors
- Active 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.
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