Software/Firmware Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Bothell, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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! #rmshotmiljobs

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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).