R&D Software Engineering Lead & Program Manager

Lockheed Martin; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Associate Software Manager within the APEX team to lead a multi‑disciplinary group supporting ongoing programs and internal R&D focused on mission processing for remote sensing payloads.

You will manage staff planning, ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, and coordinate with teams across organizations and lines of business to optimize execution and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated track record of planning and driving program execution for complex development activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems thinking skills and behavior.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C++, or Python.
• Experience with DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary team supporting ongoing programs and internal R&D efforts.
• Staff planning and ensuring projects are executed on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with teams across organizations and lines of business for efficient project execution.

Skills

MATLAB

C++

Python

Applied mathematics

Algorithm development

Simulation development

Interpersonal skills

DoD programs

OPIR programs

Tracking / CV algorithms

EVM / CAM

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Associate Software Manager within the APEX team to lead a multi‑disciplinary group supporting ongoing programs and internal R&D focused on mission processing for remote sensing payloads.

You will manage staff planning, ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget, and coordinate with teams across organizations and lines of business to optimize execution and outcomes.