Software Product Manager and Lead - Lynx at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Fort Worth
Security Clearance
Secret
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Aeronautics Company
Department
6B3F00:FW AIRBORNE SOFTWARE
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E1074:Software Engineer Stf
Job Class
Software Engineering
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
The Software Integration Team serves in a centralized role, supporting software‑integration, infrastructure and automation tooling and services. We are seeking an experienced software engineer to serve as the Software Product Manager (SPM) to act as the primary liaison for Lynx OS within Aeronautics and develop technical roadmaps and improvements. In this role you will steer Lynx‑related performance enhancements, new‑capability introductions, and programmatic requirements while serving as the focal point for all Lynx‑oriented tasks, projects, and stakeholder interactions.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Lynx Technical Lead and SPM, your responsibilities will span the technology development lifecycle, from working directly with suppliers to enhancing tooling virtualization to support running closer to safety critical systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Define and maintain the Lynx OS product roadmap, prioritizing performance, new features, and security.
- Translate program and warfighter requirements into clear backlog items and acceptance criteria.
- Lead cross‑functional teams on Lynx‑related projects.
- Oversee integration of Lynx OS and virtualized kernels into aircraft software, simulators, and lab testbeds.
- Champion automation – build CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance‑profiling tools for Lynx.
-Conduct architectural reviews for virtualized Lynx kernels, hyper‑visor integration, etc.
-Direct low‑level troubleshooting of hardware bring‑up, JTAG/debug, and kernel‑virtualization issues.
- Participate in team coordination and planning, reviews, and technical demos; report status and risks to leadership.
What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Lynx Technical Lead and SPM, your responsibilities will span the technology development lifecycle, from working directly with suppliers to enhancing tooling virtualization to support running closer to safety critical systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Define and maintain the Lynx OS product roadmap, prioritizing performance, new features, and security.
- Translate program and warfighter requirements into clear backlog items and acceptance criteria.
- Lead cross‑functional teams on Lynx‑related projects.
- Oversee integration of Lynx OS and virtualized kernels into aircraft software, simulators, and lab testbeds.
- Champion automation – build CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance‑profiling tools for Lynx.
-Conduct architectural reviews for virtualized Lynx kernels, hyper‑visor integration, etc.
-Direct low‑level troubleshooting of hardware bring‑up, JTAG/debug, and kernel‑virtualization issues.
- Participate in team coordination and planning, reviews, and technical demos; report status and risks to leadership.
What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience with real-time or safety-critical operating systems (LynxOS, VxWorks, RTEMIS, etc.)
- Experience with C/C++ and Python
- Experience with real-time or safety-critical operating systems (LynxOS, VxWorks, RTEMIS, etc.)
- Experience with C/C++ and Python
Desired skills
- Direct Experience with LynxOS (Real-time, POSIX Compliant)
- Prior work with virtualized kernels or containerized workloads
- Experience with Kernel Virtualization and container technologies
- Understanding of embedded systems and low‑level debugging
- Experience serving in an SPM, or supplier/customer facing role
- Prior work with virtualized kernels or containerized workloads
- Experience with Kernel Virtualization and container technologies
- Understanding of embedded systems and low‑level debugging
- Experience serving in an SPM, or supplier/customer facing role
State
Texas
Virtual
no
City
Fort Worth
Zip
76108
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
City, State
Fort Worth-TX
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
