Software Engineering Manager

Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

THE WORK
We are seeking a Manager to lead a Ground Software Agile Product team supporting multiple OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) programs. Must have an active secret clearance, location is either Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO.

In this position you will:
Be a part of the Next Generation Geo (NGG) ground segment program. We will be providing the next generation ground system - an open architecture/open framework system that will provide the customer with the flexibility to meet the demands of a rapidly changing environment.
Be a part of the Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Tracking layer ground segment programs. We will be providing the next iteration of ground software to the customer building upon previous deliveries.
Lead a SAFE Agile Product team of 25-35 individual contributors in support of product team execution whose primary focus is on the design, development, and testing of a combined hardware/software solution for operational delivery.
Assist the existing leadership team with vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams.

The successful candidate will be a passionate leader, someone who loves a challenge and always rises to the occasion to ensure success of those around them. They embrace modern development practices and insist that others do as well. They will be a self-starting leader, adapting to new tools/processes and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary. They communicate well and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.

This is a SR CAREER (level 5) ROLE where candidates typically require 8+ years of experience and a BS degree.

If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!

WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications

Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Experience with Agile methodology or Lean thinking
Experience with software development programs
Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Technical team leadership experience
Strong project management ability; consistently delivers multi-disciplinary, high risk programs on schedule and within budget

Desired skills

Experience with complex and sensitive personnel matters including staffing and employee development
Ability to lead change and drive cultural/technical transformation across teams
Demonstrated change agent - e.g., implementation of new processes, systems, etc.
Adaptive thinker - willing to take calculated risks
Previous experience in vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams
Experience with Cost Account Management & Earned Value
Mission Data Processing Experience
Experience with business capture and program proposal efforts

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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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.

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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. 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.