Standard Job Description

Who We AreAt Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. 

The WorkThis role is to be a functional manager on the Development Environment Integrated Product Team (IPT) of the F-35 Pilot Training Device (aircraft simulator). The incumbent will provide functional leadership for the Software Engineering team and assume technical, cost, and schedule responsibility for the team’s scope. The exact distribution of duties will be refined after selection to match the candidate’s engineering skill set and experience.

• Leadership & Vision - Define and communicate a clear vision, objectives, and performance expectations for the Software Engineering team.
• Align team goals with the IPT tenets: Reliability, Speed, Automation, Security & Compliance, Stakeholder Value, Consistency & Traceability, and Quality of Media Deliverables.
• Engineering Integrity & Data‑Driven Management - Apply quantitative (KPIs, dashboards) and qualitative (peer reviews, retrospectives) management approaches.
• Ensure compliance with Command Media and IPT standards.
• Collect, analyze, and act on data (lead‑time, change‑lead‑time, defect leakage, automation coverage, uptime > 99.5 %) to drive continuous improvement.
• Staffing & Resource Planning - Monitor staffing demand, forecast future needs, and take proactive actions (re‑allocation, hiring, training) to maintain a balanced talent supply.
• Risk & Opportunity Management - Identify, assess, and actively manage technical, schedule, and cost risks and opportunities for the software‑engineering scope.
• Continuous Improvement & Modernization - Champion modernization and automation initiatives (expanding GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Ansible, Infrastructure‑as‑Code).
• Drive automation of manual steps in pipelines and configuration roll‑outs; track automation coverage and report gains.
• Talent Development & Training  - Create individualized career‑development plans; ensure team members receive the training and skills needed for success.
• Technical Oversight - Provide expert guidance on Agile product development, ensuring Scrum/Kanban ceremonies integrate with the build pipeline.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent education/experience with at least 9 years of professional experience; or a related Master’s degree with at least 7 years of professional experience.
• Active Interim security clearance required prior to start (full clearance to be obtained subsequently).
• Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with Lockheed Martin Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives (vision, empowerment, accountability, inclusivity, and continuous learning).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Program Management, Finance, and Contracts organizations, translating business objectives into technical deliverables and ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, and contractual requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with modern software‑engineering toolchains (Git, CI/CD pipelines, artifact repositories, static‑analysis tools) and a solid understanding of Agile product‑development practices (Scrum, Kanban) that can be embedded into the team’s workflow.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps concepts, specifically GitLab CI/CD, Docker, and Ansible, and experience integrating security gates such as code‑signing, vulnerability scanning, and policy validation into automated pipelines.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, and PowerShell for building, orchestrating, and maintaining pipelines, configuration‑as‑code rollouts, and post‑build validation scripts.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, out‑of‑the‑box thinking, and stakeholder value; experience partnering with HR to implement training, career‑development plans, and “people‑first” initiatives.
• Agile / Atlassian Experience – Hands‑on experience with Agile execution tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket) or comparable Atlassian suite; ability to drive Scrum/Kanban processes and manage backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Desired Skills

• Leadership & Mentoring – Prior experience leading technical teams, with a strong record of coaching and mentoring engineers to advance their technical and professional growth.
• Active Secret Clearance – Current Secret (or higher) clearance required at the time of hire.
• Cost‑Account Management (CAM) – Experience serving as a Cost Account Manager, including resolving cost, schedule, and technical challenges by working closely with cross‑functional teams.
• Budget & Schedule Management – Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets and schedules, identify and mitigate risks and opportunities, and drive performance against defined metrics.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) – Solid understanding of program, functional, and process metrics, especially Earned Value Management, and a track record of using these metrics to inform decisions.
• Operating‑System Expertise – Working knowledge of both Linux and Windows environments, including command‑line tools, scripting, and system administration relevant to build and test infrastructure.
• Communication Excellence – Superior verbal and written communication skills; capable of presenting complex technical information to senior leadership, program stakeholders, and external partners clearly and persuasively.
• Change‑Leadership – Proven success leading a team through organizational, technical, or process change, maintaining morale and productivity while delivering on commitments.
• Relationship‑Building – Talent for building effective, trust‑based relationships across functional areas (Program Management, Finance, Contracts, HR, etc.) and with external vendors or partners.