Software Engineer Manager

Overview

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 – innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

• Evaluate, rapidly pilot, then develop and implement new technology.
• Work in an agile and Dev Sec Ops  environment.
• Partner with peers and internal stakeholders to shape project requirements through industry research, stakeholder interviews and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with project managers and development team to ensure projects are on schedule.
• Accountability for development team execution to program commitments.
• Provide functional leadership of a team of approximately 20 software engineers with one or more first‑line leaders.

• Proven work experience in a software or technical field.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of or experience in Agile Methodologies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership or product ownership for software projects.

• Experience in the Space industry.
• Results‑driven, strong problem‑solving/out‑of‑the‑box thinking skills.
• Software Engineering experience using Python/Go/C++/Java or other object‑oriented languages.
• Experience in Services, Micro‑Services, Software Factories, Dev Sec Ops , Cloud and Service‑Oriented Architectures.
• Experience with Cybersecurity for software products including user authentication and data encryption.
• Understanding of Agile Methodologies with test‑driven development, automated test, continuous integration and regression testing.
• Strong communication skills enabling teamwork and collaboration across Agile Development Teams.
• Working knowledge of Git, Git Lab, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, or other CI/CD toolsets.
• Algorithm development experience applied to software engineering solutions.
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy software to existing systems.
• Familiarity with managing safety and procedures around autonomous assets.
• Preference given to candidates willing to work onsite in Colorado.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position is $154,100 – $267,145 in major metropolitan areas (California, Massachusetts, New York) and $134,000 – $236,325 elsewhere. Salary may be adjusted based on location, experience, education, and market considerations.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Full‑time remote telework – employee will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office, with periodic travel to meetings.

Schedule:

9x80 with every other Friday off.

Clearance Level: None. Relocation Available:
Possible. Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Business Unit: SPACE. Career Area:
Software Engineering. Type:
Full‑Time. Shift: First.

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 to receive optimal consideration.