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Software/Firmware Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin

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$134,000 - $236,325
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IT - Software
Bothell, WA (On-Site/Office)

Job Number 717612BR

Description:What We're Doing
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you're looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.

The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. The Laser and Sensor Systems (L&SS) market within RMS develops high power laser weapons systems for the defense industry. This market segment is focused on developing and fielding this cutting edge technology with our service partners. L&SS is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software and firmware engineers in this portfolio.

Responsibilities include:
• Ensuring the organization's staff is meeting all program and business commitments and to work with the Program Leadership team to drive Program Execution.
• Working with cross-BA business partners to set up and coordinate portfolio vision for SW products.
• Managing the staffing and resource allocation within the software domain. This includes recruiting and hiring candidates.
• Conducting performance evaluations, promotions, and career planning activities.
• Maintaining/updating Software Development Plans and Software SOPs. Ensuring that the Software team understands and follows plans and procedures.
• Guiding/mentoring the team on how to do conduct business with our customers, defining processes, and improving when needed with a continuous process improvement mindset.
• Gathering, analyzing, and using software and EVM metrics in waterfall, agile, and hybrid program executions.
• Creating SW development schedules in coordination with project engineers and ensure the team executes to the schedule.
• Cultivating and growing the Software Organization.
• Interfacing w/ Program Management, CAMs, Project Engineers, other discipline leaders, and customers over priorities, milestones and deliveries.
• Preparing Software Estimating through BOEs.
• Inserting Digital Transformation initiatives into software development execution (DevSecOps, Software Factory, Agile, Automated Test, AI).

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Bothell, WA is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct software development and testing experience.
• Experience with planning and coordinating software development in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience leading software teams working in various SW languages/skill sets.
• Experience with developing software architecture for hardware applications.
• Experience with integrating and testing software on hardware.
• Experience with embedded software and firmware.
• Knowledgeable of software engineering processes and tools.
• Experience across the software development life cycle from requirements through integration and test.
• Experience with software estimating tools, metrics identification and collection.
• Familiarity with Linux & Unix operating systems.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. DoD Security clearance at the SECRET level
Desired Skills:
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Prior experience as a software engineering manager or software team lead in charge of at least 10 engineers.
• Experience in defining SW organizations on large scale defense programs.
• Formal training and experience in defining software architecture.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Software Development Plans (SDP).
• Understand Software Metrics (SLOC, Defects, Productivity) - gathering, analyzing, and using.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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