Senior Software Engineering Manager (Embedded Defense)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in California is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to guide a team developing missile defense software. The role focuses on the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to formal testing, with emphasis on C/C++ development and secure, compliant practices.

The successful candidate will lead teams, coordinate staffing and training, and ensure software standards are met while navigating a sensitive government environment requiring Final Secret

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working embedded software development.
• Experience leading software development teams and projects.
• Experience with staffing and talent development.
• Active Secret Clearance.
• Working knowledge of C++.
• Understanding of the full software life‑cycle (design, development, integration, test, qualification).
• Experience with Agile SW development environments.
• Ability to translate technical details into clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manages software development activities.
• Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
• Ensures software standards are met.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Embedded software development

Lead software teams

Staffing and talent development

Active Secret Clearance

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in California is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to guide a team developing missile defense software. The role focuses on the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis to formal testing, with emphasis on C/C++ development and secure, compliant practices.

The successful candidate will lead teams, coordinate staffing and training, and ensure software standards are met while navigating a sensitive government environment requiring Final Secret