Murray Lutz
@murraylutz
Software engineering leader delivering on-time, high-quality complex products and mentoring teams to execution.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a software engineering leader responsible for delivering on-time, high-quality complex software products to a diverse customer base. I build, lead, and mentor technical teams into highly efficient groups, especially when direction is limited and risk is high.
As a Software Department Manager at Northrop Grumman, I lead a 130+ software engineering department with mentorship, program support, and technical review for program IRTs and proposals. I drive continuous communication with Program IPTs and leadership to achieve FHR and on-time milestone objectives, while owning talent development, hiring, performance management, and career progression.
Earlier, I served as Fire Scout IPT Lead, providing hands-on technical and programmatic leadership for naval unmanned VTOL software in an agile development environment. I also led unmanned aircraft software efforts supporting DO-178C safety-critical and cryptographically secure systems, establishing a development process that helped meet and exceed schedule and budget and supporting successful delivery efforts, including derivative UAS work for the UAE.
My career spans requirements through flight-test delivery of mobile wireless solutions and embedded systems, including secure avionics, communication platforms, and next-generation waveforms. I bring a disciplined approach to safety, integration, and cross-discipline interfacing—turning technical strategy into executable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manage a 130+ software engineering department across Triton and RQ4 Enterprise, with ~15 direct reports and responsibility for talent development, hiring, performance management, and engagement. Lead program milestone execution through continuous IPT and center director coordination, and provide technical reviews for IRTs and proposals.
Led software development and delivery of a Naval unmanned VTOL vehicle, providing hands-on leadership to a 20+ engineer team in an agile environment. Managed cost/schedule budgets, proposal writing, technology identification, and cross-discipline/customer interfacing to resolve field issues and achieve program objectives.
Provided hands-on technical and programmatic leadership for a 50-engineer team delivering DO-178C safety-critical and cryptographically secure software for both air vehicle and ground station components. Established a development and safety-critical process to meet/exceed schedule and budget, interfacing with independent safety auditors, flight test facilities, and customers, and led delivery of d
Served as software lead for a next-generation mobile wireless communications program, including key leadership during IRAD and proposal phases. Contributed to winning a competitive $1B AMF proposal, led development/integration/delivery of JTRS product by directing 30+ software engineers, and provided day-to-day prime customer and senior management interfacing.
Telecom Consultant
In Code Telecom Group
Feb 2000 - Feb 2002 (2 years)
Provided software consulting to wireless industry clients, including proposal development, industry research, position papers, and technical/business services. Conducted C-level and senior stakeholder interfacing and helped establish a unique wireless industry lab for integrating and showcasing leading-edge mobile wireless technologies.
Software Lead
TRW
Aug 1993 - Feb 2000 (6 years 6 months)
Quickly promoted to lead software engineer on the F-22 advanced fighter program, covering development from requirements through delivery of embedded, distributed products. Partnered with customers and cross-discipline teams to capture requirements for the F-22 CNI Simulation product and delivered on time for high customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Business from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Initial DER Training, Engineering Certification
Completed FAA Initial DER (Designated Engineering Representative) training.
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