Software Engineering Mgr - L5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
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 F-35/ADP Mission Systems Interface and Build team as a Software Engineering Manager. In this role, you will lead a team of approximately 25 software engineers in the design, development, delivery, and support of Mission Systems interfaces and builds.
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, infrastructure and tools, delivery, documentation, and engineering support of Mission Systems software interfaces and builds.
- 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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline. Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science preferred.
- Recent formal software engineering management or software engineering team lead experience.
- Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, integration and test, or a related field.
- 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.
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 system software interface and build process.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and processes.
- Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite (Jira/Confluence) and Gitlab.
- Experience with Agile/SAFe framework.
- Proposal and BOE development experience.
- Experience with Cost Account Management & Earn Value Management.
- Experience developing detailed plans in support of technical assignments.
- Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convey focused messages to internal senior leadership and external customers.
- Experience working with multiple Integrated Product Teams within a program.
- Experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to translate into action and results.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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.