System Design Block Lead for the Software Build Process will help define, architect, and govern the end‑to‑end build life cycle that supports the software product delivery. They will partner with Release Train Engineers (RTEs), system design technical leads, software developers, configuration management, and program management to ensure a robust, repeatable, and secure build pipeline that meets strict safety, timing, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish build‑process standards (branching strategy, versioning, traceability, reproducibility).
- Evaluate and integrate build tools into build process (e.g., SIMS, CART, Jenkins, GitLab).
- Establish build‑process standards (branching strategy, versioning, traceability, reproducibility).
- Serve as the primary liaison between System Design and the software development community.
- Produce leadership status updates and reports on design products being delivered.
- Drive interface and configuration management along with RTE alignment as well as interface management at the Air System level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Deep expertise in version‑control systems (Git, Perforce) and branching strategies.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and scaling CI/CD pipelines for safety‑critical or mission‑critical software.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams, influence without direct authority, and mentor senior engineers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance (or higher) as required for Aeronautics programs.
- Experience with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Cameo, SysML).
- Prior work on avionics or aerospace software projects.
- Knowledge of hardware‑software co‑design and integration of real‑time operating systems.
- Working knowledge of requirements development, traceability, and change control.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, including direct customer interaction.
- Ability to work across technical, contracts, and program management functions.
- Familiarity with configuration management practices.
- Experience with audits, process assessments, or metrics is preferred.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- Deep expertise with version-control systems, including Git and Perforce, and branching strategies
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling CI/CD pipelines for safety-critical or mission-critical software
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, influence without direct authority, and mentor senior engineers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance or higher
- Master's degree
- Experience with model-based systems engineering tools, including Cameo and SysML
- Experience working on avionics or aerospace software projects
- Knowledge of hardware-software co-design and real-time operating system integration
- Working knowledge of requirements development, traceability, and change control
- Strong communication and facilitation skills, including direct customer interaction
- Ability to work across technical, contracts, and program management functions
- Familiarity with configuration management practices
- Experience with audits, process assessments, or metrics
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