Senior Flight Software Architect & Delivery Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Systems Architect Manager to lead strategy and evolution of Spacecraft Flight Software across a multi-program portfolio. This Level 5 role demands hands-on leadership spanning software systems engineering, integration, test, and DevOps, guiding RSEs, CPEs, engineers, and Agile teams to deliver mission-ready capabilities.

The position emphasizes executing in a complex, integrated environment with disciplined planning, risk management, and clear communication

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in software engineering and systems execution in aerospace, defense, or mission-critical environments.
• Understanding of embedded systems, flight software, or safety-critical system development.
• Strong systems engineering mindset spanning software, hardware, and integration domains.
• Hands-on Agile execution at scale, including backlog management and release planning.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and program controls.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build high-performing engineering teams.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of flight software systems engineering across multiple programs within the SPP portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between system architecture, requirements, verification strategy, and software execution.
• Drive resolution of integration issues across hardware, software, and interfaces; ensure readiness and sequencing.
• Oversee software verification and validation planning with systems engineering and test.
• Train the team on Agile concepts; manage backlogs and execution cadence.
• Standardize metrics to forecast delivery, identify risks, and manage program health.
• Lead workforce planning, staffing strategy, hiring decisions, and team growth.
• Foster a high-accountability culture focused on ownership and delivery in a multi-program environment.

Skills

Leadership

Embedded systems

Flight software

Safety-critical

Systems engineering

Agile execution

EVM familiarity

Mentoring teams

Top Secret clearance

Continuous integration

Multi-location teams

Clear communication

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Software Systems Architect Manager to lead strategy and evolution of Spacecraft Flight Software across a multi-program portfolio. This Level 5 role demands hands-on leadership spanning software systems engineering, integration, test, and DevOps, guiding RSEs, CPEs, engineers, and Agile teams to deliver mission-ready capabilities.

The position emphasizes executing in a complex, integrated environment with disciplined planning, risk management, and clear communication