Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and security company with ~114,000 employees, focused on research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) - one of four business areas - designs, develops and manufactures precision‑engagement aerospace and defense solutions for U.S. and allied forces. MFC’s customers include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, and numerous foreign partners, as well as the civil nuclear power sector and military green‑energy initiatives.

MFC seeks an Engineering & Technology (E&T) Manager to lead and grow a software‑engineering team, support department and directorate initiatives, and drive technical excellence, affordability, and program execution. In this role you’ll join a large network of software professionals, applying cutting‑edge technologies to existing and new platforms that address challenges in aircraft flight command & control, air‑traffic control, health care, and homeland defense. Because MFC is a matrixed organization, you’ll interact with multiple programs throughout your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members; assign work, provide continual feedback, and advocate for career opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute software‑development activities.
• Manage recruitment, selection, training, performance assessments, salary planning, recognition/disciplinary actions, and competency development.
• Support program development, ensure compliance with engineering processes, maintain customer focus, and serve as the technical conscience for programs.

Travel may be required to customer and supplier sites, both within and outside the Continental United States (CONUS).

Why Join Us
Lockheed Martin offers a culture that encourages career growth, knowledge sharing, and the use of cutting‑edge technology to meet ambitious goals. We provide the resources, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits needed to keep you motivated, inspired, and productive. If you’re driven, dedicated, and passionate about your work, we invite you to join us in building a better tomorrow. This position is onsite in Grand Prairie, Texas, with a flexible work schedule and a full benefits package (learn more here).

Further information: the role is based in Dallas, Texas.

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Manages the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Insures the interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.

Basic Qualifications

Desired Skills