Engineering Release Manager - Systems and Software

$118,100 - $226,400/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Senior

Colorado Springs, CO

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Engineering Release Manager for Systems and Software at Lockheed Martin is a senior-level position responsible for leading a team of engineers in the execution of Systems and Software Integration and Test engineering activities for the Theater Battle Management Core Systems (TBMCS) programs. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, interfacing with program leadership and customers, and overseeing the tracking and execution of integration and test activities. The position requires a strong background in systems engineering and software development, along with leadership skills to drive project success and team development.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15-20 engineers across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Oversee Release Manager activities as the Key Individual named on the contract.
• Track and execute Systems and Software Integration and Test engineering activities for TBMCS programs.
• Interface with team members, program leadership, and customer leadership regarding operations and scheduling.
• Handle Control Account Management (CAM) responsibilities for Software Integration and Test tasks, including program schedule creation and validation.
• Report on Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and track monthly program cost/schedule.
• Manage customer objectives and support proposals/cost estimation activities.
• Communicate Software Integration and Test activities, status, issues, and action plans to the team and collaborate with the Engineering Program Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Previous experience on a software development, system integration/test, or sustainment program.
• Demonstrated success in a technical leadership role.
• Familiarity with systems engineering, integration, and test (SEIT) fundamentals.
• Experience leading/managing a team.
• Experience developing/executing program schedules.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience with the TBMCS program.
• Excellent facilitation skills and ability to lead issue resolution.
• Experience with Microsoft Project and project scheduling.
• Familiarity with Agile development, pipeline, DevSecOps, and Test Automation.
• Experience with Configuration Management Systems such as GitLab.
• Familiarity with Atlassian toolset (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Demonstrated experience in Software/Systems Integration and/or Test Engineering.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance