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SUAS Autonomy Systems Software Engineer Sr. Jobs

Job in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California, 93401, USA
Listing for: Clearance Jobs
Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 93200 - 164450 USD Yearly USD 93200.00 164450.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title

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.

Job Description

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.

Basic Qualifications

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 with Mavlink message protocal

Desired Skills

2 years professional experience, or demonstrated ability to perform job duties Experience with Dev Ops (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

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression 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. Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week 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 $93,200 - $164,450. 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.…

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