Lead Release Architect – Aerospace (4x10 Flexible)

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 183,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Chief Engineer – Raptor Release Pipeline oversees the integrity and timeliness of software releases across the F-22 programs. This role partners with Software Quality, Configuration Management, Program Management, and Release Captains to drive disciplined release practices and governance.

You will oversee release artifacts, coordinate with teams to plan schedules, and ensure documentation, testing, and configuration control are applied.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other technical field.
• Experience with SDLC and release governance processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee software releases and sign release paperwork.
• Attend change board meetings to stay informed of upcoming software changes and provide engineering input.
• Ensure teams follow established release processes, including documentation, testing, and configuration control.
• Participate in planning events with development teams to align release schedules and resource needs.
• Support Quality Gate Reviews and Capability Summaries to validate readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with SW Quality, Configuration Management, Program Managers, and Release Captains to guarantee on-time, high-quality software deliveries.

Skills

SDLC expertise

Release governance

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other Technical Degree

Tools

Configuration management tools

Release automation platforms

Job description

Lockheed Martin Chief Engineer – Raptor Release Pipeline oversees the integrity and timeliness of software releases across the F-22 programs. This role partners with Software Quality, Configuration Management, Program Management, and Release Captains to drive disciplined release practices and governance.

You will oversee release artifacts, coordinate with teams to plan schedules, and ensure documentation, testing, and configuration control are applied.