Software Development Analyst

Software Engineering Calgary, AB 16503BR About the role

As a Software Developer you will be working on mission critical software for the control and analytics of Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems. Systems software is deployed globally in Small (SUAS), Medium (Shadow RQ-7), Large (Grey Eagle MQ-1C), and high altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) systems as well as surface vehicles and target systems. As part of the Skunk Works team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge next generation ground control system platforms as well as computer vision and AI applications in the air and on the ground. We're looking for a developer to work primarily in C++ (with some tooling in scripting languages) engineering systems in collaborative self-organizing Scrum teams, practicing test driven development, with the freedom to create the solution that actually fits the problem at hand.

From time-to-time the successful candidate may also be called upon to assist our internal tooling team, who have our developers as their primary customers, with improving and maintaining our development environment, our various build tools, our Continuous Integration infrastructure, and our release and deployment tools and processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing reliable, mission critical, cross platform software, this includes:

Develop the solution (primarily in C++, and using Qt 5 & 6) using test driven development. Responsible for writing tests from unit level to system end-to-end

Engineer solutions that provide optimal user experience

Participate in agile practices like estimation meetings, retrospectives, standups, etc.

Contribution to documentation, delivery, and deployment of the solution

Assist our customer experience team with development support

Opportunities to travel for on-site integration, training, flight trials

Opportunities to participate in local (Calgary area) Lockheed Martin CDL flight testing operations

Assisting Lockheed Martin CDL's tooling team maintain industry best software development tools and techniques

Voluntary participation on Lockheed Martin CDL's social committee.

Educational Credentials Candidates should have at least a bachelor's degree in one of the following:

Software Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering (with a Computer Minor program)

Computer Science.

Object-Oriented software design

Experience with the C++ programming language

User Interface & user experience ("front-end") design experience and/or database/domain/service "back-end" design experience

Passionate about high-quality end-user experiences and how we can best deliver an attractive, mission-critical solution to our customers

Software development experience on Linux and Microsoft Windows

Experience with software development tooling and best practices, or experience working in DevOps

Experience and a desire to help our organization increase diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Android development experience

Experience with the ArduPilot auto pilot and/or the Mavlink vehicle communications protocol

Experience with development and testing of of Artificial Intelligence software

Experience with Computer Vision software solutions

Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time

Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves

Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:

Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)

A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions

Medical Travel Insurance

Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations

A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning

Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian-based arm of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global security and aerospace company employing 115,000 people worldwide, including more than 1,300 Canadians. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products and unmanned systems software to providing delivery and in-service support of the latest military aircraft to commercial engine repair and overhaul capabilities. This position is part of the Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics - Advanced Development Programs team also known as “Skunk Works”, specializing in the development and licensing of vehicle control station software for unmanned systems. Lockheed Martin Canada is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services. Full Time Vacancy Type

Permanent Security requirement for this role

Controlled Goods Program