Description:The Advanced Programs & Exploitation (APEX) team within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Associate Software Engineering Manager to lead a multi disciplinary group responsible for remote sensing payload processing, exploitation applications, and simulation tools.
You will combine technical leadership with people management duties to ensure that R&D and program level software projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The role is a primary interface to internal stakeholders and requires a systems thinking mindset that balances architecture, cost, and schedule.
Key Responsibilities of this position include:
• Technical Leadership: Guide solution development across code bases. Champion best in class software practices.
• Engineering Management: Own staff planning, recruitment, onboarding, and career development for a team of software engineers, FPGA engineers, and algorithm specialists.
• Program Execution: Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and resource allocations. Track milestones, budgets, and risk registers; provide status reports to senior leadership and customers.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience leading technical software projects in aerospace, defense, or high‑tech environments; proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to obtain a SCI security clearance.
• Demonstrated success in people management.
Desired Skills:• Competence in C++, Python, and MATLAB.
• Experience with embedded software development, such as embedded Linux and device drivers.
• Familiarity with FPGA based development platforms and embedded system constraints.
• Hands on experience with Git, JIRA/Confluence, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI), Docker/Kubernetes orchestration.
• Defense Program Knowledge – Prior work on DoD or OPIR programs, including exposure to contract and customer interaction.
• Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline is a strong plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills; proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast paced, dynamic, multi disciplinary environment.
• Strong ability to view software solutions within the broader mission‑system context.
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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
