F-22 Release Captain

Description You will be the F-22 Release Captain for the Release Team which is responsible for delivering timely, high‑quality software and hardware releases. What You Will Be Doing As the F-22 Release Captain you will be responsible for orchestrating the end‑to‑end release process, aligning schedules, resources, and risk mitigation across multiple product lines. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and maintain the integrated release schedule (monthly, weekly, daily) that drives builds, test cut‑offs, and delivery events. Partner with Capability Leads to validate milestone realism and embed them into the release timeline. Coordinate with Product Line Teams to launch hardware and software tasks early enough to meet net‑new‑content and defect cut‑offs. Oversee integration points, ensuring builds flow smoothly into lab and flight‑test activities. Lead the weekly release‑execution meeting, delivering status updates, risk flags, and decision points. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package. Who You Are You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented leader who thrives in fast‑paced, technically complex environments. You bring proven experience in release management, a knack for synchronizing cross‑functional teams, and a relentless focus on schedule integrity and risk reduction. If you enjoy turning intricate timelines into clear, measurable outcomes, this role is your platform to make a tangible impact. Basic Qualifications Active Secret DoD security clearance. 10+ years of software engineering experience in aerospace or defense, with at least 3 years leading system releases for systems of systems. Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and drive a detailed release schedule (monthly, weekly, daily) that integrates hardware and software milestones. Proven experience coordinating across Leads and Product Teams to align milestones, manage integration points, and meet test cut‑offs. Strong risk management skills: ability to identify, communicate, and mitigate schedule and technical risks to leadership and external partners. Experience leading regular release execution meetings and providing concise status updates and decision points. Familiarity with Agile/Scaled Agile processes and tools (e.g., JIRA, ClearCase/ClearQuest) for tracking work and metrics. Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. Desired Skills Advanced knowledge of F‑22/F‑35 air‑vehicle software architectures and real‑time simulation environments. Experience with Digital Twin or model‑based development tools (e.g., Rose, Rhapsody, MATLAB/Simulink). Proficiency in Ada95, C/C++, and scripting languages (Perl, Python) for build automation and test harnesses. Ability to use configuration‑management and change‑control systems (ClearCase, ClearQuest, Git/Bitbucket). Strong interpersonal and influencing skills to lead cross‑functional teams and drive consensus in high‑tempo release meetings. Track record of mentoring junior engineers and new Release Captains. Familiarity with cost‑accounting practices and writing Bases of Estimate (BOE) for aerospace programs. Effective written and oral communication, including preparation of executive status briefs and risk reports. Demonstrated flexibility to adapt schedule plans to evolving capability requirements and emergent test constraints. Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance; the candidate must be a US Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance for start. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Additional Information Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin