You will be the Software Configuration & Data Management Engineer for the Infrared Search Track (IRST) Systems team. Our team designs, builds, and sustains cutting edge IRST sensors that fly on a variety of platforms for multiple customers. We drive the software foundation that enables rapid development, reliable production, and long term sustainment of these high performance systems.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Software Configuration & Data Management Engineer you will be the backbone of our software control process, ensuring every line of code, document, and data deliverable is accurate, traceable, and delivered on schedule. You’ll work hand in hand with engineers, quality auditors, and external customers in a fast paced, Agile environment.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Maintaining and governing software configuration databases (Git/GitLab/GitHub) for current and future IRST programs.
• Chairing Software Engineering Board meetings, capturing peer review results, and enforcing configuration control of code and related documents.
• Executing Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) to reconcile design intent with the released software product, using relational databases for traceability.
• Performing engineering releases: validating drawings, specifications, and BOMs; updating the product lifecycle management (PLM) repository; and ensuring all artifacts have proper reviewer approvals.
• Managing contract data deliverables (CDRL/SDRL): scheduling, tracking, and submitting required data packages on time, while maintaining accurate metrics for leadership and customers.
• Collaborating with Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and data owners to coordinate timely data submissions and resolve discrepancies.
• Supporting SQA audits, generating metrics reports, and continuously improving documentation standards to meet policy and specification requirements.
• Leveraging Agile tools (Jira, Confluence) to track work, report progress, and drive process improvements.

Why Join Us
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.

You’re a technically savvy, self starting professional who thrives in a collaborative, high tempo environment. You enjoy turning complex software and data challenges into streamlined, repeatable processes, and you love interfacing with diverse teams—from engineers to customers—to make sure everything ships correctly and on schedule. In this role you’ll gain deep exposure to advanced infrared sensor programs, work with state of the art configuration tools, and contribute to mission critical systems that protect our nation. If you’re eager to grow your expertise in configuration management, data governance, and Agile delivery while being part of a supportive, innovative team, this is the opportunity to accelerate your career—apply today!

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando, FL.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Excellent communication skills and Customer Service orientation
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Working knowledge of change‑control procedures, version‑control basics, and baseline‑management practices.
Experience with JIRA and Git tools.
Practical experience coordinating software releases, including scheduling, build verification, and communication with cross functional teams.
Desired Skills:
• Individual must be a self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and be detailed oriented towards project management
• Previous Software Configuration and Data Management Experience
• Experience with DoD or Military contracts and / or services
• Ability to work in a cross-functional IPT environment
• Experience with SAP client applications
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First