Software Engineering Manager - Level 4

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

You will be the Software Engineering Manager for the F-35 JSF Maintenance System organization which is responsible for developing, securing, deploying, and operating cloud-native platforms and applications that support F-35 sustainment worldwide.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Software Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a cloud-infrastructure team that delivers secure, high-performance platforms and services for the F-35 program.

"Your responsibilities will include:"

• Drive technical Dev Sec Ops  best practices across development teams and ensure successful production delivery.
• Implement AI-enhanced development standards to improve code quality, testing, and delivery speed.
• Design and build cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to embed secure-by-default platform capabilities.

What's In It For You

This opportunity is also eligible for a sign-on bonus for external applicants. 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 versatile leader who communicates clearly, fosters collaboration, and drives results. You are self-motivated, detail-focused, and thrive when guiding engineers to translate technical solutions into business impact. Experience in cloud platform engineering, Dev Sec Ops , Site Reliability Engineering, or Kubernetes-based software development is essential.

Further Information About This Opportunity

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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Basic Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related STEM degree OR Non-technical degree with relevant working experience
Five years of hands-on experience with cloud-native development frameworks and tools, such as Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Ansible cloud-native platforms, infrastructure automation
You have experience leading software engineering, cloud platform engineering, Dev Sec Ops , or infrastructure engineering teams supporting a software-intensive product
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, or Dev Sec Ops  practices in cloud-native environments

Desired skills

Experience deploying and operating applications on Kubernetes-based platforms, including management of supporting infrastructure such as Keycloak, Elastic Stack, observability tooling, and platform services.
In-depth knowledge of cloud security best practices, encryption methods, identity, and access management (IAM).
Hands-on experience implementing Agentic AI assisted software development
Experience developing applications within a Dev Sec Ops  environment

Experience with Project Management principles, including Earned Value, staffing plans, and technical training and career development plans

Experience with DoD Platform One or similar Dev Sec Ops  software architectures

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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