Software Product Line Lead

Software Product Line LeadLockheed Martin's Rotary & Mission Systems division is building the next-generation, AI-ready, cloud-native, mission platform. This is a software-first product line that operates like a high-growth commercial tech platform — delivering new capabilities, licensing, and ongoing support at commercial-grade velocity — while meeting the security and reliability standards required for mission-critical Defense workloads. This is a hybrid-telework opportunity. This role supports a predefined telework schedule combined with on-site collaboration, based from one of these locations:Huntsville, ALColorado Springs, COLittleton, COMoorestown, NJOwego, NYSyracuse, NYKing of Prussia, PAManassas, VAThe Role:As Software Product Line Lead, you own the software baseline for a product line that rivals today's leading SaaS platforms. Responsibilities include:Leading the end-to-end creation of a software product that is sold, deployed, and continuously maintained in a commercial environment.Designing and implementing a secure licensing framework that supports multiple entitlement models.Embedding a modern ticketing and enhancement system into the product.Institutionalizing short, frequent release cycles (CI/CD) that mirror commercial SaaS roll-outs.Defining and evolving a scalable software framework that supports the above commercial capabilities.Balancing near-term customer needs with investments required to maintain a scalable, extensible, and sustainable product.Translating customer and mission requirements into concrete technical roadmaps; serving as the primary liaison for internal teams, external partners, and Customers.Accelerating delivery by applying best of breed development practices while meeting Lockheed Martin's security and compliance mandates.Integrating AI agents and advanced analytics into the platform, enabling autonomous decision-making across diverse environments.Who You Are:A technical leader who has delivered large-scale, high-availability software in commercial settings (e.g., streaming services, data-intensive cloud platforms). You balance architecture, engineering, product management, and operations, keeping the commercial lifecycle front-and-center.Proven track record designing, licensing, and supporting commercial software that is sold, deployed, and maintained at scale.Expertise in modern cloud-native architectures, micro-services, APIs, and CI/CD/DevSecOps.Experience building or integrating ticketing/enhancement workflows that turn support data into product evolution.Comfortable navigating the tension between rapid commercial deployment cycles and the stringent security/compliance requirements of defense programs.Basic Qualifications:Experience in software architecture and commercial-grade development practices; able to educate all levels of an organization on modern CI/CD workflows.10+ years of experience delivering high-availability, network-centric applications (e.g., streaming, data-intensive services, cloud-native platforms) and integrating AI into existing products.Demonstrated ability to define and manage licensing models, usage-key generation, and entitlement mechanisms for commercial software.Experience establishing support and enhancement processes that capture help-desk tickets and feed them back into the product roadmap.Strong verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical strategy to diverse audiences.This position will require a Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen for consideration.Desired Skills:Passion for building next-generation software capabilities that directly support national security while operating like a commercial SaaS platform.Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and defense acquisition lifecycle.Prior exposure to mission-critical systems.Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams and management of complex, competing priorities.Pay Information:GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $198400.00 - $368400.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $178500.00 - $331500.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $158700.00 - $294700.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $142800.00 - $265200.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.