Embedded Software Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United States seeks a senior software and firmware leader to oversee design, development, operation, and maintenance of software components across aerospace and defense programs. The role includes coordinating staff recruitment, training, performance, and compensation, while enforcing lifecycle standards and engaging with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities span flight control, avionics, space systems and related platforms, requiring strong collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field with strong software development experience.
• Experience managing complex software systems/programs and teams.
• Experience in process improvement and affordability.
• Management or team lead experience with planning and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, operation and maintenance of software and firmware.
• Coordinate recruitment, training, performance reviews and salary actions.
• Ensure SDLC standards, processes and tools support project goals.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, users and technical staff.

Skills

Software systems management

Team lead experience

Process improvement

Software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering/Software/CS

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

CI/CD

Git/Gitlab

Agile (Scrum/Kanban)

Job description

Standard Job Description

Manages the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Insures the interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.

Standard Job Description

Manages the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Insures the interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. Other related degree field with significant software development experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical software systems/programs
• Process Improvement and Affordability experience
• Software engineering Management or Software engineering Team Lead experience including task planning, budget management and/or employee development and mentoring

Desired Skills

• Strong software architecture and design experience.
• C/C++/Python experience
• Linux/VxWorks experience
• DevSecOps experience (CI/CD, Git/Gitlab)
• Agile development (Scrum/Kanban)
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience including Agile EVMS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior Engineering Management
• Proposal Development
• Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking
• Strong interpersonal skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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.