Software Integration Tech Lead

Our Software Integration Team drives software integration, troubleshooting, and debugging for the F-35 and ADP Skunkworks Mission Systems. We play a pivotal role in delivering software that's ready for the warfighter.

What You'll Do As a Software Integration Tech Lead, you'll own the technology development lifecycle-setting architectural direction, steering system and software design, and elevating automation tooling and infrastructure across the team. You'll work across a variety of host environments, including:

• Aircraft flight software
• Simulated mission systems
• Laboratory setups that combine constructive simulations, physical hardware, and system-level models

Your core responsibilities include:

• Lead and mentor a team of integration engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and best-practice standards.
• Develop, integrate, and debug software across the above platforms, ensuring solutions meet mission-critical performance and safety requirements.
• Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines, implementing reliable, repeatable builds and fostering continuous-delivery culture.
• Architect and enhance virtual development labs and aircraft-software processes, driving scalability and usability.
• Design and implement automation tools using open-source, commercial, and in-house solutions, championing reusable frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts, acting as the technical liaison with mission-system experts, simulation specialists, and stakeholder groups., 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.

A proven leader with deep domain expertise in mission-system software or high-fidelity simulation software.

• A collaborative team player who thrives in high-performing, multi-program environments and can inspire others to solve complex problems.
• An effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills, comfortable engaging with customers, senior stakeholders, and cross-organizational teams.
• Experienced in architectural decision-making, performance profiling, and setting integration standards for aerospace or defense software.

The successful candidate will be a member of a high-performing multi-program team, demonstrate effective communication, and regularly interact with inter-organizational customers and partners. This Tech Lead role is critical to shaping the automation infrastructure, software integration strategy, and build processes that support multiple mission-critical programs., Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in a STEM discipline (or equivalent experience) C++ or Java programming experience Linux/Unix experience Hardware troubleshooting and/or software debugging Experience leading a team of engineers

Desired skills

Experience with software integration, debugging, and system level testing. Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps). Proficiency in scripting/automation languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.). Knowledge of aircraft or mission system software development cycles Exposure to simulated environments and hardware in the loop testing.

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., Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible., Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.