Overview
On Site
USD 128,400.00 - 226,435.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Team Leadership
Accountability
Program Management
Coaching
Project Implementation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Test Cases
Reporting
Process Improvement
Performance Management
Delivery Management
Estimating
Budget
Financial Forecast
Earned Value Management
Media
Continuous Improvement
Software Engineering
Leadership
Communication
IT Management
Security Clearance
Software Development
Embedded Systems
Agile
Engineering Management
Project Management
Resource Management
Training And Development
Mentorship
Management
Continuous Integration
Continuous Integration and Development
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
We're seeking an experienced software engineering manager to lead a team of engineers through the entire software development lifecycle of complex Space Flight Software Development programs, from concept to delivery. As a key leader, you will oversee a portfolio of programs, driving the execution of Lockheed Martin Space's strategy and vision within SPP, and ensuring the seamless integration of Enterprise and SPP products to enable on-time, reliable delivery of our systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in software engineering, agile methodologies, and team leadership, with a proven track record of ownership, accountability, and collaboration. This role will require close coordination with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, subsystem engineers, program management, and customer stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. People Leadership:
Manage and lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure successful project execution.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage staffing forecasts, make hiring decisions, and lead team performance.
2. Project/Program Leadership:
Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of software products.
Coordinate with system engineers and subsystem engineers to ensure requirements, data, and test case inputs are properly integrated.
Manage the software problem reporting system and utilize associated metrics for process improvement.
3. Data-Driven Cost & Performance Management:
Utilize performance data to make informed decisions on timelines, schedule forecasts, and delivery management.
Manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasting, including support for proposals.
Identify and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks.
4. Agile Leadership:
Lead the application of agile methodologies, including Earned Value and agile development principles as the Agile Product or Portfolio Owner.
Manage the execution process business rhythms, utilizing associated metrics as objective evidence of project status and forecasted progress.
Ensure company command media is followed and advocate for continuous process improvement.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum BS degree.
Experience in software engineering, software leadership, or a related technical discipline in a leadership role.
Proven experience in full life cycle Software Development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven technical leadership skills with ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
Experience developing detailed plans in support of technical assignments
Minimum Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required to start
Desired skills
Prior Spacecraft Flight Software development experience
Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
Experience making data driven decisions as an Agile Product Owner
Prior engineering management or project lead experience including task planning, resource management, and employee development and mentoring
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
Experience working in technical teams across multiple locations Integration and test experience with large complex software systems
Continuous integration experience
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
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.
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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.
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.
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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.
We're seeking an experienced software engineering manager to lead a team of engineers through the entire software development lifecycle of complex Space Flight Software Development programs, from concept to delivery. As a key leader, you will oversee a portfolio of programs, driving the execution of Lockheed Martin Space's strategy and vision within SPP, and ensuring the seamless integration of Enterprise and SPP products to enable on-time, reliable delivery of our systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in software engineering, agile methodologies, and team leadership, with a proven track record of ownership, accountability, and collaboration. This role will require close coordination with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, subsystem engineers, program management, and customer stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
1. People Leadership:
Manage and lead a team of software engineers, providing guidance, coaching, and mentoring to ensure successful project execution.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Manage staffing forecasts, make hiring decisions, and lead team performance.
2. Project/Program Leadership:
Develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of software products.
Coordinate with system engineers and subsystem engineers to ensure requirements, data, and test case inputs are properly integrated.
Manage the software problem reporting system and utilize associated metrics for process improvement.
3. Data-Driven Cost & Performance Management:
Utilize performance data to make informed decisions on timelines, schedule forecasts, and delivery management.
Manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial forecasting, including support for proposals.
Identify and mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks.
4. Agile Leadership:
Lead the application of agile methodologies, including Earned Value and agile development principles as the Agile Product or Portfolio Owner.
Manage the execution process business rhythms, utilizing associated metrics as objective evidence of project status and forecasted progress.
Ensure company command media is followed and advocate for continuous process improvement.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum BS degree.
Experience in software engineering, software leadership, or a related technical discipline in a leadership role.
Proven experience in full life cycle Software Development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven technical leadership skills with ability to lead a multidisciplinary team
Experience developing detailed plans in support of technical assignments
Minimum Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph required to start
Desired skills
Prior Spacecraft Flight Software development experience
Knowledge of embedded systems architectures and test experience using embedded systems.
Experience making data driven decisions as an Agile Product Owner
Prior engineering management or project lead experience including task planning, resource management, and employee development and mentoring
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
Experience working in technical teams across multiple locations Integration and test experience with large complex software systems
Continuous integration experience
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
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.
*
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.
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.
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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.
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