Job Description

Employee TypeFull TimeVacancy TypePermanentTown/RegionCalgary, ABAbout the roleAs a Software Developer, you will be helping our team with mission critical software for the control and analytics of Uncrewed Vehicles and Systems.Lockheed Martin Canada CDL 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, this position will primarily 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. We\'re looking for a developer to work primarily in C++ and Python (with some tooling in Bash and other scripting languages) developing solutions as part of collaborative self-organizing Scrum teams, 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 development teams with 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.
• Develop, maintain and document the architecture of the solution
• Contribution to documentation, delivery, and deployment of the solution
• Assist our customer experience team with development support

Duties may also include:

• Opportunities to travel for on-site integration, training, flight trials
• Opportunities to participate in local (Calgary area) Lockheed Martin CDL flight testing operations
• Voluntary participation on Lockheed Martin CDL\'s social committee.

What you bring to the roleEducational CredentialsCandidates should have at least a bachelor\'s degree in one of the following:

• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Geomatics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (with a Computer Minor program)
• Computer Science.

Experience, Skills and Talents

• Experience with software development tooling and best practices, or experience working in DevOps
• Experience with the C++ and/or Python programming languages
• Object-Oriented software design
• Software development experience on Linux and Microsoft Windows
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
• Continually learn and improve based on focused feedback.

Additional skills desired for the roleWhile not required to apply for this position, the following skills and experience align with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works\' core business competencies and our future growth areas.

• Experience in the Uncrewed Vehicle (UV) domain
• 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 the STANAG-4586 vehicle communications protocol
• Experience with development and testing of Artificial Intelligence software
• Experience with Computer Vision software solutions
• Experience with maintaining continuous integration tools such as Jenkins and/or Gitlab CI
• Experience maintaining software build systems such as Conan and/or Bazel

DisciplineSoftware EngineeringAbout usLockheed 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. By applying innovative approaches of our highly skilled and experienced Canadian workforce, we have been Canada\'s trusted defence and aerospace partner for over 80 years. 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 \xe2\x80\x9cSkunk Works\xe2\x80\x9d, specializing in the development and licensing of vehicle control station software for unmanned systems.What we offer youWe walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team:

• 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
• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:

• Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
• Education Assistance Program
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Self-directed Mentoring

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