Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering Leadership to be a part of the Airborne Software Platform Operations team. This role will support the Airborne Software Platfprm Operations Team. This role will support the F-35 Infrastructure and Automation team as an Associate Software Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 15 software engineers in the design, development, deployment, and support of Airborne Software Build Infrastructure and Automation projects.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manages software development activities across a multitude of host systems, including aircraft software, simulated systems, and laboratory environments that include constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system simulations.
• Oversees the design, development, delivery, documentation, and engineering support of software builds and releases.
• Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, including system software design, deployment, and integration, AI, automation, CI/CD tooling, and IT infrastructure, to address business and mission-critical problems.
• Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Ensures software standards and configuration controls are met.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership qualities by shaping high-performing, diverse teams, driving conflict resolution, and establishing collaborative cross-functional relationships.
• Familiarity with F-35 software lifecycle, with a focus on build process.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (Jira/Confluence) and Gitlab.
• Experience with Agile/SAFe framework.
• Proposal and BOE development experience.
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings to leadership.
• Experience working with multiple Integrated Product Teams within a program.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline.
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, integration and test, or a related field.
• Recent leadership experience as a technical or project lead in creating and managing software schedules, task allocation, and team commitments.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.