Software Engineering Manager, Asc Security Clearance

Position: Software Engineering Manager, Asc with Security Clearance
Job Number 732034

Description:

WHO WE ARE The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering Leadership to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future.

We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU 3-day weekend every weekend! 4-10 Mon-Thursday option + Flexible Schedules This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on through the entire software development lifecycle from software design, coding, integrating, and lab and field testing.

You will work and help lead a talented and passionate team who is involved within the company as well as outside of the workplace. You will be able to use this opportunity to grow your leadership skills in both technical and personnel management. You will be joining a very open and inquisitive team filled with diverse perspectives and a common mission.

Join us onsite in sunny Palmdale, California, where our team operates on a flexible schedule to enhance work-life balance. YOUR IMPACT You will be able to take your passion for leadership along with your technical expertise in software and avionics use it to lead software development for a wide range of aircraft systems supporting both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software.

This position will work on a Vehicle Systems Software Development team.

Responsibilities include:

- Skunk Works program work force management (Re-assignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations) - Personnel Management (training, mentoring, career development, performance/compensation, and promotions) - Management responsibility will include significant collaboration with Skunk Works programs, Aeronautics Programs, other Business Units, and Industry. The successful candidate will be expected to support communications with all levels of employees, customers, and industry from engineer up to executive.

Strong skills in conflict resolution, proactive communication, building collaborative relationships, and other "soft skills" are desired.

- Support pursuit and management of internal and customer sponsored technology roadmaps.

- Interface with LM Aero, other business units, external customers, and suppliers to develop new technologies and transition them to LM Aero programs. The candidate must have a good understanding of Agile Software development. The ideal candidate will understand cost and schedule drivers in support of their engineers on a program in order to find and drive solutions. Previous program management experience executing highly dynamic projects within short timelines while meeting/exceeding earned value objectives.

This position is located in Palmdale, CA but will work closely with Skunk Works personnel in across the LM Aeronautics locations. Travel up to 10% may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
** Candidates must possess an Active DoD Secret clearance to start, and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance with SAP/SAR *
* ** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
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* Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
• Experience in software engineering, systems engineering, system architecture, integration/test, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Experience in Project Management
• Technical leadership experience with the ability to lead a multidisciplinary team in multiple locations
• Avionics communication, navigation, auto pilot, air data, processing, and displays subsystems technical knowledge
• Technical/Development/Integration Experience
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