Software Engineering Mgr - L5

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Agile Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers delivering software for national security programs. The role emphasizes lean agile leadership, staffing strategy, and cost/schedule oversight across multiple programs.

Reporting to the Engineering & Technology organization, you will foster career development, drive continuous improvement, and ensure secure, compliant development for sensitive classified and unclassified efforts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle of software or systems engineering for software-intensive projects.
• Experience managing software/systems engineering with Agile methods, processes and practices.
• Recent formal leadership experience (within the last year).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Directly and indirectly support execution of classified and unclassified programs via staffing, planning, workforce management and strategy.
• Manage a team of roughly 15-18 engineers.
• Have direct cost, execution, and schedule oversight for program budgets.
• Lead and energize a team across multiple programs and business pursuits.
• Adapt to agile staffing needs based on program demand.
• Deliver on personnel development, salary planning, training and succession planning.

Skills

Full lifecycle Software Engineering

Agile methods

Recent leadership

TS/SCI clearance

Product Owner / Scrum Master / RTE

Staffing & salary planning

Delivery of releases

Geographically dispersed teams

Interpersonal skills

Agile certifications

Team building & interviewing

Proposal/BOE experience

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space’s National Security Space business area is seeking a Software Engineering Manager experienced in agile methodologies to drive the execution of multiple projects/programs by leading a team of Software Developers and Engineers.

Reporting into the Engineering & Technology organization of Space, the selected agile leader will:

• Directly and indirectly support the execution of classified and unclassified programs via a combination of direct program work and indirect staffing support, engineering planning, workforce management, and organizational strategy
• Manage a team of roughly 15-18 engineers
• Have direct cost, execution, and schedule oversight for project/program budgets
• Lead, drive, and energize a team of multiple skills and job disciplines across multiple programs & business pursuits
• Adapt to agile management methods that will require a dynamic staffing approach, depending on the time‑phased needs of the program
• Deliver on Functional Management tasks related to personnel such as: career development, salary planning, training, employee development, succession planning, and the execution of strategic staffing initiatives

Agile leader duties will include at least one of the following based on need and experienced skillset: product ownership/management, cost account management, release management, escalation and removal team impediments, management of risk and the drive for continuous improvement.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position.

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

• Demonstrated experience in full lifecycle of Software Engineering or Systems Engineering for software intensive projects
• Demonstrated experience and understanding managing software and systems engineering efforts using Agile methods, processes, and practices
• Recent formal leadership experience (within the last year)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

• Ability to adapt, teach, mentor, and guide Individual Contributors
• Full Spectrum Leadership behavior, attitude, and perspective
• Experience supporting geographically dispersed team
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Experience in delivery of systems and/or software releases to customers
• Experience leading and contributing to software systems using modern practices, tools, technologies, and languages
• Proposal and BOE experience
• Recent Experience as Product Owner, Scrum Master, and/or Release Train Engineer
• Experience Interviewing and Building Teams
• Agile certifications (e.g. Product Owner, Scrum Master, SAFe, etc.)

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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.