PaaS Team Lead

Lockheed Martin; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible schedules (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a full-time, highly motivated PaaS Team Lead at our Manassas campus. You will guide a cross-functional team through design, integration, and test activities that span New Construction (NEWCON) and modernization platforms.

Your leadership will drive the delivery of a robust and reliable combat system to the Submarine Force. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with hands-on leadership to align goals, manage schedules, drive process excellence, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited institution with 10+ years of related experience; or comparable experience in lieu of degree.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and associated services.
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering and/or Software Engineering on large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience with submarine combat systems or similar C5I systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Experience leading a team and working with dispersed/virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent the PaaS team and coordinate with SWFTS subsystems, ensuring clear communication.
• Lead development, test, and integration of the PaaS product to meet subsystem and Navy needs.
• Set team goals, manage assignments, and present milestones for review.
• Mentor team members and coordinate career development with leadership.
• Communicate program objectives and align team priorities with overall strategy.
• Own the master schedule, track milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks.
• Enforce processes and drive continuous improvement with the team.
• Assess staffing needs and allocate resources across projects.
• Provide practical solutions to complex technical problems aligned with program objectives.
• Influence program strategy and roadmap discussions with senior leadership.

Skills

Kubernetes

Systems Engineering

Software Engineering

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Model-Based Systems Engineering

GitLab

Job description

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The Submarine C5I Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) program is seeking a full‑time, highly motivated PaaS Team Lead. As a Team Lead, you will guide a cross‑functional team through design, integration, and test activities that span New Construction (NEWCON) and modernization platforms. Your guidance will drive the delivery of a robust and reliable combat system to the Submarine Force. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with hands‑on leadership to align goals, manage schedules, drive process excellence, and foster a high‑performing collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the PaaS (Platform as a Service) team working closely with the various Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical Systems (SWFTS) subsystems, representing the team’s technical focus areas while maintaining transparent communication.
• Lead the PaaS team to complete the development, test, and integration of the PaaS product to ensure it meets the needs of the various SWFTS subsystems and the Navy customer.
• Operate autonomously under general direction; set assignment goals for the team, execute work, and present deliverables for review at critical milestones.
• Cultivate a positive team culture by removing blockers, mentoring members, and coordinating career development plans with the leadership team.
• Clearly communicate program objectives to the team and ensure their goals and priorities are aligned with the overall program strategy.
• Own the team’s master schedule, tracking all milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Proactively identify, assess, and drive mitigation of technical and schedule risks.
• Enforce consistent execution of defined processes and procedures while partnering with the team to identify improvement opportunities and lead change implementation.
• Assess staffing needs, coordinate with leadership to fill gaps, and allocate resources efficiently across projects and tasks.
• Provide practical solutions to a broad spectrum of complex technical problems, ensuring they align with program objectives and constraints.
• Influence program strategy by providing input on objectives, contributing to roadmap discussions, and driving alignment with senior leadership.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Joining Lockheed Martin Means Becoming Part Of a Team That's Making a Significant Impact In The Field Of Engineering. When You Choose To Work With Us, You'll Enjoy

• An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
• A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) from an accredited institution with 10+ years of related experience; or comparable experience in lieu of degree.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and associated services
• Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering and/or Software Engineering, with proven problem‑solving abilities to develop technical solutions for large‑scale, complex projects.
• Experience with submarine combat systems or similar Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber, and Intelligence (C5I) systems.
• Experience working on teams in a geographically dispersed and virtual environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of technical and interpersonal competency.
• Experience leading a team and “working through others” by assigning tasks, reviewing work product, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of server hardware, OS, network, cyber, storage, and software development.

Desired Skills

• Experience (or strong familiarity) with SWFTS architecture & infrastructure including operating systems, display systems, time distribution, and/or network infrastructure (switches).
• Expert/SME knowledge in any of the areas of Kubernetes and associated services, cyber, software defined networking, and software defined storage
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence products, including experience with agile project planning, issue tracking, and collaboration tools.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools.
• Familiarity with GitLab.
• Experience with software automation.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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.