Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Career acceleration

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works seeks a world-class engineering leader to drive the Ground Vehicle Management System software effort, delivering command and control for unmanned aerial vehicles.

The role combines hands-on development with architecture oversight, guiding a multi-site team and coordinating system-level requirements within an Agile framework.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM.
• Active DoD Secret clearance (must be current). Ability to obtain Top Secret with SAP/SAR.
• 5+ years of software development experience; proficiency in C/C++ and modern toolchains (make/CMake, Git)
• Minimum 2 years of technical lead or other leadership experience
• Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience, including peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and defect tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external customers

Responsibilities

• Direct ADP program work force planning (Reassignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations)
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across multiple locations; define clear paths and performance goals
• Drive team culture with proactive communication, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration with Aeronautics, other business units, and external partners
• Lead planning and execution of internal and customer-sponsored technology roadmaps; track cost, schedule, and earned-value performance
• Remain an active contributor to the software code base (C/C++/Lua) while overseeing architecture & integration
• Own end-to-end software lifecycle
• Coordinate system-level requirements, design reviews, unit test strategies, configuration management, and defect tracking in an Agile environment

Skills

C/C++

Lua

Python

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM

Tools

Make/CMake

Git

Job description

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeing a world-class engineering leader to drive the Ground Vehicle Management System (GVMS) software effort. GVMS delivers mission-critical command & control for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeing a world-class engineering leader to drive the Ground Vehicle Management System (GVMS) software effort. GVMS delivers mission-critical command & control for unmanned aerial vehicles.

Why Join Us?

• Working on cutting-edge avionics and ground station software, from lab prototype to field-tested flight-worthy product.
• Hybrid schedule – 4-day work week (Mon-Thu) & flexible hours.
• Career acceleration, leading a multi-site, multidisciplinary team while continuing hands-on development.
• Competitive compensation, premium benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct ADP program work force planning (Reassignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations)
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers across multiple locations; define clear paths and performance goals.
• Drive team culture with proactive communication, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration with Aeronautics, other business units, and external partners.
• Lead planning and execution of internal and customer-sponsored technology roadmaps; track cost, schedule, and earned-value performance.
• Remain an active contributor to the software code base (C/C++/Lua) while overseeing architecture & integration.
• Own end-to-end software lifecycle
• Coordinate system-level requirements, design reviews, unit test strategies, configuration management, and defect tracking in an Agile environment.

This position is located in Palmdale, CA, but will work closely with ADP personnel in both Fort Worth, TX and Marietta, GA.

Travel

Up to 10% domestic travel for integration, test events, and other customer engagements.

Manages software development activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related STEM discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• Active DoD Secret clearance (must be current). Ability to obtain Top Secret with SAP/SAR.
• 5+ years of software development experience; proficiency in C/C++ and modern toolchains (make/CMake, Git)
• Minimum 2 years of technical lead or other leadership experience
• Hands-on Agile/Scrum experience, including peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, and defect tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and external customers

Security & Eligibility

• Candidates must hold an Active DoD Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret SAP/SAR.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to obtain the required facility access.

Desired Skills

• Development of avionics/flight-critical software (experience with MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178)
• Experience with Python or Lua
• Experiencing with networking protocols (IP, UDP, RTP) and real-time data links
• Proven track record delivering projects under tight schedules while meeting or exceeding earned-value targets.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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.