Senior Staff Software/System Integrator Engineer (Palo Alto)

Reference: 733479BRPosted: 2026-07-07Location: Palo Alto, CaliforniaSalary: $154,100 - $267,145Clearance: NoneCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Software/System Integrator Engineer. The selected candidate will take on a multi-faceted role as the senior staff software/system engineer to realize some of the kind of innovations to harvest the data that will redefine the future in scientific research. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:You will have the opportunity to be a part of a high-performing team with responsibilities that include: • Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software for complex, unique control systems.• Participating in the full software/system test and integration.• Developing straightforward, creative solutions to complex unique technical challenges.• Participating in the team’s daily stand-ups, testing, and demos.• Developing subsystem and system tests to integrate flight software with boards, boxes, instrument and observatory.• Providing inputs towards the architecture solution for software/system development environments.Basic Qualifications:• Ability to integrate complex control algorithms into the FSW NASA CFE and CFS framework and perform verification and validation of the entire control system on VxWorks RTOS.• Provide expert level software/system engineering support to multiple programs in areas that include, but not limited to Flight software, Simulation Software, Image data analysis software, Ground software, Vehicle RF uplink and downlink communication, Flight Electronics and software test and integration.• Familiar with Agile workflow and development in a highly dynamic environment, performed Software/System Development and Testing, and system deployment using NASA 7150 software processes.• Strong electronics integration and test • Experience standing up and maintaining a software/system test environment using standard tools like Gitlab, MATLAB including network infrastructure configuration to perform test from board to box to vehicle level. • Able to provide technical leadership and ensure task closure. Able to mentor and coach junior engineers in the team• Able to derive software/system test requirements from programs to improve efficiency and align with customer expectations• Prioritizes, coordinates and collaborates with other engineer discipline teams on activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.• Demonstrated growth mindset from concept to execution and realization of software/system test product• Strong control experience • Strong oral and written communication skills• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills• Strong work ethics and self-motivationDesired Skills:• Bachelor’s degree in software, computer engineering or equivalent technical discipline. • Windows and Linux OS background• Strong self-discipline with capturing test system design and maintain configuration control • Experience leveraging reusing existing software and test system for new incoming projects • Experience with software life cycle from design, development to maintenance.• Experience in designing/testing software from a system engineering perspective. • Experience in designing and standing up the flight software development and testing environments.• Experience in test and integration of flight hardware and of large systems such as vehicle to ground• Self-motivated with strong teamwork and organizational skills• Experience engaging with customers and stakeholdersClearance Level: NoneOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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.This position is incentive plan eligible.Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.This position is incentive plan eligible.Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Software EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First