Software Engineering Associate Manager

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.

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. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. 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.

We are seeking an Level 4 Associate 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.

• Be a part of the OPIR 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.
• Lead a SAFE Agile Product team of 15-20 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.

You are a passionate leader, someone who loves a challenge and always rises to the occasion to ensure the success of those around them. You 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.

• 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
• Technical team leadership experience
• Strong project management ability; consistently delivers multi‑disciplinary, high‑risk programs on schedule and within budget

• Experience with complex and sensitive personnel matters including staffing and employee development
• Experience leading teams in dynamic environments
• Experience with Program or Project Management
• Previous experience in vetting, hiring, staffing and building strong teams
• Experience with Cost Account Management & Earned Value
• Command and Control,
  TT&C, Mission Management experience
• C++, C, C# programming experience or exposure
• Modern architecture/microservices experience

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

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

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

TS/SCI

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…