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Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago

Software Engineer (Flight Controls & Autonomy) - Intern

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that focuses on solving the world's most complex challenges. The Flight Controls and Autonomy team is seeking a highly motivated intern to design, analyze, implement, and test software algorithms for optionally-piloted rotorcraft flight.
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Responsibilities

Work closely with autonomy team to design, analyze, implement and test software algorithms and systems enabling optionally-piloted rotorcraft flight capable of navigating to specific goal points while avoiding obstacles, evaluating terrain for safe landing zones, building contingency plans, and performing continuous surveillance
Develop plans to mature and transition systems to real-time, embedded environments

Qualification

PythonC++Robotics ExperienceEmbedded SystemsVersion ControlAI/ML FrameworksData Structures

Required

Pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer, Software or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field
Academic or extracurricular experience with robotics, including sensor integration or robot functionality programming
Programming Proficiency in Python and C++ is highly desired, with experience in Object-Oriented Design and Systems Programming
Familiarity with Assembly, memory management, or containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Virtual Machines)
Proficiency with version control workflows using Git, GitHub, or GitLab

Preferred

Experience with machine learning libraries and frameworks, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar tools
Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures (e.g., sorting, trees, lists) for efficient software performance

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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