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Job Number 728346BR
Description:
You will be the F-22 Release Captain for the Release Team which is responsible for delivering timely, high-quality software and hardware releases.
What You Will Be Doing
As the F-22 Release Captain you will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end release process, aligning schedules, resources, and risk mitigation across multiple product lines.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments. You bring proven experience in release management, a knack for synchronizing cross-functional teams, and a relentless focus on schedule integrity and risk reduction. If you enjoy turning intricate timelines into clear, measurable outcomes, this role is your platform to make a tangible impact.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Secret DoD security clearance.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience in aerospace or defense, with at least 3 years leading system releases for systems of systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and drive a detailed release schedule (monthly weekly daily) that integrates hardware and software milestones.
• Proven experience coordinating across Leads and Product Teams to align milestones, manage integration points, and meet test cut offs.
• Strong risk management skills: ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate schedule and technical risks to leadership and external partners.
• Experience leading regular release execution meetings and providing concise status updates and decision points.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scaled Agile processes and tools (e.g., JIRA, ClearCase/ClearQuest) for tracking work and metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Desired Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of F-22/F-35 air-vehicle software architectures and real-time simulation environments.
• Experience with Digital Twin or model-based development tools (e.g., Rose, Rhapsody, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Proficiency in Ada95, C/C++, and scripting languages (Perl, Python) for build automation and test harnesses.
• Ability to use configuration-management and change-control systems (ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git/Bitbucket).
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus in high-tempo release meetings.
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and new Release Captains.
• Familiarity with cost-accounting practices and writing Bases of Estimate (BOE) for aerospace programs.
• Effective written and oral communication, including preparation of executive status briefs and risk reports.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt schedule plans to evolving capability requirements and emergent test constraints.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:
You will be the F-22 Release Captain for the Release Team which is responsible for delivering timely, high-quality software and hardware releases.
What You Will Be Doing
As the F-22 Release Captain you will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end release process, aligning schedules, resources, and risk mitigation across multiple product lines.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Develop and maintain the integrated release schedule (monthly, weekly, daily) that drives builds, test cut-offs, and delivery events.
- Partner with Capability Leads to validate milestone realism and embed them into the release timeline.
- Coordinate with Product Line Teams to launch hardware and software tasks early enough to meet net-new-content and defect cut-offs.
- Oversee integration points, ensuring builds flow smoothly into lab and flight-test activities.
- Lead the weekly release-execution meeting, delivering status updates, risk flags, and decision points.
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative, detail-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments. You bring proven experience in release management, a knack for synchronizing cross-functional teams, and a relentless focus on schedule integrity and risk reduction. If you enjoy turning intricate timelines into clear, measurable outcomes, this role is your platform to make a tangible impact.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Secret DoD security clearance.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience in aerospace or defense, with at least 3 years leading system releases for systems of systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and drive a detailed release schedule (monthly weekly daily) that integrates hardware and software milestones.
• Proven experience coordinating across Leads and Product Teams to align milestones, manage integration points, and meet test cut offs.
• Strong risk management skills: ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate schedule and technical risks to leadership and external partners.
• Experience leading regular release execution meetings and providing concise status updates and decision points.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scaled Agile processes and tools (e.g., JIRA, ClearCase/ClearQuest) for tracking work and metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Desired Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of F-22/F-35 air-vehicle software architectures and real-time simulation environments.
• Experience with Digital Twin or model-based development tools (e.g., Rose, Rhapsody, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Proficiency in Ada95, C/C++, and scripting languages (Perl, Python) for build automation and test harnesses.
• Ability to use configuration-management and change-control systems (ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git/Bitbucket).
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to lead cross-functional teams and drive consensus in high-tempo release meetings.
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and new Release Captains.
• Familiarity with cost-accounting practices and writing Bases of Estimate (BOE) for aerospace programs.
• Effective written and oral communication, including preparation of executive status briefs and risk reports.
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt schedule plans to evolving capability requirements and emergent test constraints.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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