Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in King of Prussia, PA is seeking an experienced software development leader to manage teams delivering ground-segment applications, including mission‑planning tools and data pipelines. You will coordinate recruitment, performance reviews, and salary decisions while guiding architecture, coding standards, and testing across the full software life cycle.

You will apply Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, and modern development practices, ensure on-time deliveries within budget, and work with

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading software-development teams that deliver ground-segment applications.
• Strong software-engineering with Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, version control, automated testing.
• Proven product-management capabilities including requirements definition, roadmap creation, backlog prioritization, and on-schedule delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development activities and coordinate recruitment, selection, and training.
• Oversee design, development, documentation, and testing of software for ground/mission systems.
• Apply standards, processes, and tools throughout the software life cycle and ensure software standards are met.

Skills

Software team leadership

Agile Scrum

CI/CD pipelines

C/C++

Python

Java

Product management

Roadmap planning

Backlog prioritization

Security clearance

Tools

Horizon

Compass

Astrolabe

SpaceMesh Orchestrator

Job description

Standard Job Description

Manages software development activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Ensures software standards are met.

Standard Job Description

Manages software development activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the design, development, documentation, and testing of software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+years of experience leading software‑development teams that deliver ground‑segment applications (e.g., mission‑planning tools, data‑processing pipelines, UI/UX for ground systems).
• Strong software‑engineering expertise with modern development practices (Agile/Scrum, CI/CD, version control, automated testing) and proficiency in languages/frameworks such as C/C++, Python, Java, or similar.
• Proven product‑management capabilities, including requirements definition, roadmap creation, backlog prioritization, and successful delivery of software releases on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to obtain U.S. security clearance (Secretorhigher) for classified ground‑software projects.

Desired Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills to coordinate across cross‑functional teams, customers, and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate technical risks, ensuring robust, maintainable, and high‑quality ground‑software solutions.
• Experience providing IRAD leadership, guiding feature development work from concept through prototype and development
• Direct hands‑on experience with Horizon, Compass, Astrolabe, or the SpaceMesh Orchestrator ground products
• Background in DevSecOps practices, including secure code reviews and automated compliance checks.
• Knowledge of space‑domain standards and protocols
• Proven track record of scaling software teams (hiring, mentorship, performance management).
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, multi‑location environment and balance stakeholder priorities across business units.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience using data‑driven metrics to guide product decisions and drive continuous improvement.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.