Software Engineering Associate Manager
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Operations Manager
WHAT WE'RE DOING
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.
WHO WE AREThe Software Engineering Associate Manager will be the First-Line Manager (FLM) for the Launchers Software Development group reporting to the Launchers & C-UAS Engineering organization. The candidate will report directly to the Launchers & C-UAS Engineering Senior Manager and will support the maintenance and modification of multiple MK41 Vertical Launching System software products in Moorestown, New Jersey for the Sensors, Effectors, and Mission Systems business.
THEWORK
Responsibilities include:
- Providing technical and administrative leadership to approximately fifteen software engineers of varied experience levels.
- Coordinating direct report employee recruitment, training, performance assessment, work assignments, staffing, salary, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
- Coordinating with programs on technical and staffing requirements, ensuring adherence to the engineering development processes, and collaborating with cross-functional organizations.
- Reviewing business pursuits and proposals for structure and accuracy.
- Perform in technical leadership and/or project management roles as needed.
- An experienced background in software development.
- Experience working within either the Defense or Aerospace industries as an IPT Lead or Lead Software Engineer.
- Strong familiarity with development concepts, like Dev Sec Ops , CI/CD, etc.
- Demonstrated history of continual development as an engineer.
- Experience presenting complex technical details and/or data to different audiences including executive leadership and customer representatives.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance at the Secret level; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in product development.
- Demonstrated competence in leading engineering teams, particularly executing the software development process.
- Demonstrated experience in customer relations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level.
- Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software/Computer Engineering, or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of RMS processes, including expertise in Dev Sec Ops processes.
- Capture Experience including authoring proposals.
- Demonstrated experience in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Work SchedulesLockheed 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience LevelExperienced Professional
Business UnitRMS
Relocation AvailablePossible
Career AreaSoftware Engineering
TypeFull-Time
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