sUSA Autonomy Systems Software Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin•San Luis Obispo, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a self‑starting engineer who identifies problems before they become blockers, proposes practical solutions, and moves quickly to implementation but who also knows the value of early feedback and clear communication. The ideal candidate learns new tools, languages, or domain knowledge on the fly, thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment, and has hands‑on experience with drones, robotics, or other embedded systems. The engineer will be a member of a team engaged in the design of tactical sUAS and related accessories, working closely with a cross functional engineering team. They will specifically be responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying software and firmware to run on sUAS, accessories, and control devices. They will contribute to quality and reliability by participating in peer reviews, creating documentation, anticipating and addressing potential issues, and supporting a production team. The candidate should have the ability to develop efficient, functional, and reliable code. They should also be able to develop and conduct effective software testing to ensure quality and reliability. They should have experience writing embedded firmware for microcontrollers. They should be able to apply relevant theory to the development process and have the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues. Finally, the candidate should have a can-do attitude, enjoy challenges, and desire to develop an excellent product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
Experience in C, C++, Java, Bash and/or Python programming
Experience with sUAS or RC aircraft
Experience with Ardupilot or PX4
Git Experience
Experience with Mavlink message protocal
Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirements.

Nice To Haves

2 years professional experience, or demonstrated ability to perform job duties
Experience with DevOps (Containerization / Docker development and deployment)
Experience developing with and programming microcontrollers
Experience integrating or working with autonomy software and/or hardware, including perception, motion/mission planning, or controls
Experience writing code for test and verification
Experience with developing a quality software CI/CD pipeline
Familiarity with electrical schematics

Responsibilities

Developing, integrating, and deploying software and firmware to run on sUAS, accessories, and control devices.
Contributing to quality and reliability by participating in peer reviews, creating documentation, anticipating and addressing potential issues, and supporting a production team.
Developing efficient, functional, and reliable code.
Developing and conducting effective software testing to ensure quality and reliability.
Writing embedded firmware for microcontrollers.
Applying relevant theory to the development process.
Troubleshooting and resolving complex software issues.