Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a seasoned leader to manage Mission Planner engineering teams in the Mount Laurel, NJ area. You will guide cross-disciplinary groups responsible for design, development, integration, and deployment of critical Mission Planner capabilities for the U.S.

Navy and MDA, with emphasis on cost, schedule, and staffing. You will mentor engineers, drive engagement, and partner with program leadership to ensure alignment with business goals while maintaining required security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 7+ years experience, or 5+ years with a master’s degree.
• 2+ years of direct people-management experience with 6+ engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of cross-functional Agile teams.
• Lead project planning, cost estimation, and resource planning.
• Interface with engineer and program leadership; manage risks and opportunities.
• Support BOE development and earned value management.

Skills

People management

Agile & DevOps

Cost estimation

Earned value management

Cost accounting

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Communication

Model-based engineering

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

JAZZ

DOORS

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

The Work

The Mission Planner organization is seeking a dynamic leader to manage a high‑performing, cross‑functional Agile systems and software engineering teams, responsible for design, development, integration, and deploysment of critical Mission Planner capabilities for the U.S. Navy and the Missile Defense Agency. Mission Planner is a cornerstone of the Aegis Combat System, enabling sailors to generate and evaluate mission plans in a rapidly changing battlespace. As a manager you will be responsible for technical oversight of work, project planning, cost estimation and resource planning. As a Leader, you will be responsible for fostering employee engagement, professional development, and cultivating talent. You will have considerable interaction across the business and be responsible for directly interfacing with engineer and program leadership internal stakeholders. One of your primary focuses will be to oversee technical tasks / activities, while providing leadership and oversight of cost, schedule, staffing, and technical commitments. In support of new business ventures, you will be responsible for generation / review of cost estimates and Basis of Estimate justifications for compliance, while ensuring that all risks and opportunities are properly documented. Candidates must have a proven history of sustained demonstrated leadership, and the ability to cultivate strong stakeholder relationships.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like‑minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Learn more about Integrated Air Missile Defense.

Why Join Us

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum of 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a master’s degree
• 2+years of direct people‑management experience (overseeing work supported by 6+ engineers)
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, safety‑critical software/systems in an Agile/DevOps environment
• Experience with cost estimation and Basis‑of‑Estimate (BOE) development
• Experience with earned value management and Cost Accounting Management (CAM), including work package definition. Candidate should have at least 2 years of experience managing program earned value
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills
• Candidate must have interim Secret Clearance prior to start

Desired Skills

• Experience with US Navy or Missile Defense Agency programs is a strong plus
• Demonstrated experience, including task definition, cost estimation, and manpower planning is highly desired
• Agile & DevOps mastery: Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and metrics‑driven delivery
• Technical breadth: Familiarity with C/C++, Python, Java and Model‑Based Engineering tools (e.g.,JAZZ, DOORS)
• Business acumen: Ability to translate technical work into cost, schedule, and risk impacts for senior leadership.
• Problem‑solver: Comfortable navigating ambiguous requirements and turning them into actionable plans

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, and 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.