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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Lockheed Martin is the largest defence contractor in the world, formed in 1995 by merging Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Its single most important programme is the F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapons system ever built, alongside the F-16, the C-130 transport and classified work at the Skunk Works advanced development unit. The company also dominates missile defence with THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, supplies HIMARS and Javelin systems, owns the helicopter maker Sikorsky, and builds the Orion crew capsule and military satellites through its space division.

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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.
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