Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Ground Vehicle Management System Software Engineer

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeking 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct ADP program workforce 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.

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

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 growboth 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.