Autonomy/AI Machine Learning Senior Engineer - Embedded Software

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Stratford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE DOING Define the future of aviation. Stand at the forefront of technology and innovation. Transform your ideas and dreams into reality. Join Lockheed Martin’s Flight Controls and Autonomy team and be part of the greatest transformation in aviation history; unmanned fully autonomous flight. The Flight Controls and Autonomy team is currently seeking highly motivated technology pioneers with a desire to steer and lead the Autonomy industry. Successful candidates must be willing and able to work on highly complex complicated problems, leading to world-changing technological breakthroughs. The team’s technical areas of emphasis include Fly-By-Wire Flight Control Systems, Guidance/Navigation & Control (GNC), Flight Test, Autonomy, Aviation Robotics, Perception, AI, and Motion Planning. THE WORK In this position the Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, optimization, lab testing and system level integration of software and firmware. Perform the development, review, integration, and test of software and firmware to be deployed on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), including navigation, control systems, communications, perception, and autonomous capabilities. Responsibilities may include the design, and support testing of embedded software in a lab facility, including integration with peripheral equipment including motor controllers, power regulation systems, battery control, and sensors. Please Note: US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted. WHO YOU ARE You have the ability to rapidly develop embedded software and firmware and transition them to flight test. You can collaborate with other researchers and engineers across the autonomy and flight controls team. You can support various programs to develop autonomy including software development, test, system integration and flight tests. The candidate shall have strong coding skills in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB. This position is based in Stratford, CT. WHY JOIN US This role offers a unique blend of autonomy, strategic influence, and technical expertise, allowing you to make a lasting impact on our operations and advance your career as a technology leader. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering • 4 or more years of software engineer experience • Experience with embedded software programming and hands-on expertise of programming languages such as C, C++ and Python • Experience with modern software engineering tools and development frameworks (Git, CMake, gtest, or others) • Experience with software architecture and design • Experience with state machines, decision trees and behavioral planning Desired skills • Experience with inter communication protocols (i.e. TCP/IP, UDP, CAN bus, serial, ARINC 429) • Experience developing and debugging real-time embedded software and firmware (i.e. gdb) • Experience with GPU implementation • Experience with FPGA implementation • Experience in designing fault tolerant systems • Experience with the Linux operating system • Experience with embedded graphical rendering environments (i.e. QT, OpenGL, LVL) • Experience with Machine Learning applications in an embedded environment • Experience working on safety-critical systems 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. * 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 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. 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 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. 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 $108,800 - $191,820. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,100 - $216,890. 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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