Chief Engineer Prin - E6

Chief Engineer – Raptor Release Pipeline The Chief Engineer (CE) for the Raptor Release Pipeline is responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality, and timeliness of software releases across the F-22 programs. This role collaborates closely with Software Quality, Configuration Management, Program Management, and Release Captains to drive disciplined release practices, support change governance, and uphold engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee software releases and sign release paperwork
• Attend change board meetings to stay informed of upcoming software changes and provide engineering input.
• Ensure teams follow established processes for software releases, including documentation, testing, and configuration control.
• Participate in planning events with development teams to align release schedules and resource needs.
• Support Quality Gate Reviews and Capability Summaries to validate readiness and compliance.
• Collaborate with Software CE on waivers and process updates, ensuring any exceptions are justified and tracked.
• Coordinate with SW Quality, Configuration Management, Program Managers, and Release Captains to guarantee on‑time, high‑quality software deliveries.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to assess risks and impacts of software changes.
• Leadership: Influence technical teams without direct authority.
• Attention to detail: Ensure all release artifacts are complete and accurate.
• Negotiation: Resolve conflicts between schedule, quality, and scope.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or other Technical Degree.
• Systems engineering experience and/or aircraft integration experience
• Demonstrated expertise in software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release governance.
• Strong knowledge of configuration management tools and release automation platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Desired Skills

• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or high‑assurance software environments.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and change board processes.
• Proven track record of leading cross‑functional teams through complex, multi‑program releases.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00

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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.