Job DescriptionWHO WE AREThe ISA UAS division of Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) is seeking world class software engineers to join a team that continues our 80 year legacy of pioneering advanced aircraft.
Our Mission Management engineers design, develop, and integrate software that powers the flight control, navigation, sensor fusion, and communications subsystems of cutting edge unmanned aircraft. We operate in a highly innovative, multi site environment where speed, modularity, and reusability are paramount.
WHAT YOU'LL DOYou will develop scalable, reusable code for current ISR/UAS platforms as well as next-generation autonomous aircraft, implementing flight-critical software for guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, sensor management, and data-link interfaces. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and mission teams to deliver end-to-end solutions in an Agile, fast-paced environment, while contributing to a modular software architecture that can be rapidly adapted to new mission sets and emerging technologies.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUAs a Software Engineer, you'll experience hands-on development, working from the lab to the aircraft across all stages of design, coding, integration, and both lab and field testing. You'll engage with a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, giving you the freedom to steer your career toward the areas that excite you most. You'll collaborate with a high-performing team of passionate engineers active both within Lockheed Martin and the broader aerospace community. Your work will be meaningful, combining software development with integration and test responsibilities on a multi-site program. You'll join an open, inquisitive culture that values diverse perspectives and a shared mission, and you'll work alongside senior technical experts while mentoring junior engineers-contributing to the growth of the team and the evolution of current and next-generation platforms.
YOUR IMPACTYou will bring your passion for software and avionics, along with your embedded software engineering experience, to develop software for a wide range of aircraft systems. Your contributions will support rapid prototyping initiatives as well as deliverable, production grade software for today's platforms and the aircraft of tomorrow.
Key Responsibilities:- Engage in full life cycle software development for avionics services and mission system technologies.
- Create simulations to support and accelerate software development and testing.
- Define requirements by partnering with software and systems engineers to capture rapid prototype needs.
- Participate in integration and test activities, including hardware in the loop, lab, and field testing.
- Support milestone planning, integration timelines, and delivery milestones.
- Provide technical subject matter expertise for avionics subsystems and related software.
Travel up to 10% may be required.Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Proficiency in C++, Bash shell, or Python.
- Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking).
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.
Desired skills- Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains.
- Experience developing software for avionics systems.
- Experience with build environments and tools such as make and CMake.
- Experience integrating hardware and software.
- Experience using Agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence).
- Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively with others.
- Strong decision-making and judgment skills.
EEOLockheed 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.
Other Important InformationBy 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 InformationLockheed 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 StatementPay 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 StatementPay 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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