At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world's hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced ...

60 Lockheed Martin Jobs Hiring in California
At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world's hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
Electronics Engineer (Level 2 - 5)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$85K - $150K/yr
Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting an invitation-only hiring event in very early September in Sunnyvale, CA. This requisition is to capture Electrical Engineering candidates to invite to the ...
Electronics Engineer (Level 2 - 5)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$85K - $150K/yr
Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting an invitation-only hiring event in very early September in Sunnyvale, CA. This requisition is to capture Electrical Engineering candidates to invite to the ...
Systems Engineer - Level 5
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$128K - $226K/yr
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join the Skunk Works Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Systems team. In this role, you will be ...
Systems Engineer - Level 5
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$128K - $226K/yr
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join the Skunk Works Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Systems team. In this role, you will be ...
Electrical Harness Engineer - Level 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$70K - $123K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Electrical Harness Engineer - Level 2
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$70K - $123K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (Senior)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$124K - $170K/yr
About Lockheed Martin Space: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities ...
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (Senior)
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$124K - $170K/yr
About Lockheed Martin Space: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities ...
Requirements and Verification Systems Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$161K/yr
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
Requirements and Verification Systems Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$161K/yr
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
Mechanical Design Engineer
Goleta, CA · On-site
$57K - $101K/yr
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 ...
Mechanical Design Engineer
Goleta, CA · On-site
$57K - $101K/yr
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 ...
Engineering Manager - Thin Film Coatings
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$122K - $216K/yr
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 ...
Engineering Manager - Thin Film Coatings
Santa Rosa, CA · On-site
$122K - $216K/yr
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 ...
Aeronautical Engineer Mgr - L5
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$129K - $239K/yr
Standard We are Lockheed Martin At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our ...
Aeronautical Engineer Mgr - L5
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$129K - $239K/yr
Standard We are Lockheed Martin At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our ...
System Engineer - Integration Lab - Staff
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$164K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
System Engineer - Integration Lab - Staff
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$164K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Senior Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$93K - $164K/yr
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous.
Senior Software Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$93K - $164K/yr
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous.
Senior Software Engineer, Integration
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$145K - $192K/yr
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
Senior Software Engineer, Integration
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$145K - $192K/yr
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready ...
F-35 Information System Security Officer - MCAS Miramar (Mid-Career)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$95K - $178K/yr
Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. In support of our many customers, the amazing members of our team are responsible for providing all aspects of ...
F-35 Information System Security Officer - MCAS Miramar (Mid-Career)
San Diego, CA · On-site
$95K - $178K/yr
Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. In support of our many customers, the amazing members of our team are responsible for providing all aspects of ...
Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$104K - $184K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$104K - $184K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works Integration Lab - Level 3
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$103K - $141K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works Integration Lab - Level 3
Palmdale, CA · On-site
$103K - $141K/yr
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the ...
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75% of people say they get paid breaks.
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70% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
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At Lockheed Martin, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
78% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 139 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Lockheed Martin?
71% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.
Is the health insurance from Lockheed Martin affordable enough for their workers?
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Lockheed Martin?
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 154 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
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96% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
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44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
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40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
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85% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
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Do Lockheed Martin managers change schedules at the last minute?
93% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
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Do jobs at Lockheed Martin spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
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How easy is it to take sick days at Lockheed Martin?
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
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81% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
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Do people at Lockheed Martin feel treated with respect by their managers?
73% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
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Do people at Lockheed Martin get to take their breaks without interruption?
83% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
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66% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
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78% of people report they enjoy their job.
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Do people at Lockheed Martin recommend working with their team?
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Do people get enough training when they start at Lockheed Martin?
43% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
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Do people get support to advance at Lockheed Martin?
In the last year, 34% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
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Do people think Lockheed Martin’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
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Do workers feel well informed about how Lockheed Martin is doing?
34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Job description
Become a Skunk and define the future by developing disruptive solutions that combine autonomy, stealth technology, open systems architectures, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities to solve the most critical national security challenges today. Push the boundaries of what's possible to quickly design, develop and test innovative solutions that provide lifesaving intelligence for the warfighter. At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world's hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced technology concepts.
As a Senior software engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test. You'll develop next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems. Participate in end-to-end integration activities including a multitude of host systems, such as live assets of varying capability and structure, simulated systems, and laboratory environments with constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance to be considered.***
What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent with minimum 5 years experience
Experience with C and/or C++
Experience with Linux or RTOS (real time operating systems) and associated development toolchains
Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
Experience mentoring and training junior engineers or a lead position/senior engineer
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Top Secret clearance to be considered.***
Desired skills
Desired skills :
Experience as technical lead or SME in various subsystems development
Both Windows and Linux development environments
Embedded systems software development
Developing software for air vehicle systems
Worked or developed models and simulations for HW
Familiarity with Git, GitLab, Jira, and other SW collaboration tools
Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.)
Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.)
Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178)
Ability to travel as needed
Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking)
EEO
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.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay 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 $113,900 - $200,905. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. 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.
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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.
Industry
Manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Bethesda, MD, US
Year founded
1912