sUAS/Drone Software Engineer Asc - Early Career
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Software Engineer. 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. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree 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
- Experience with Git
- Experience with Mavlink message protocal
Desired Skills
- Up to 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
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00
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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.