Space Software Lead Engineer - Architecture and Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

PTO

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

FSA

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Technical Lead to guide the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) in delivering flight software for Space Vehicle and payloads. You will own architecture decisions, coordinate cross-team work, and ensure on-time delivery of complex software milestones.

In this role you will mentor engineers, manage Agile epics and stories, validate design changes, and align the project roadmap with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with strong foundation in software engineering.
• Proven track record delivering complex, high-visibility initiatives and owning end-to-end cycle.
• Proficient in Python and/or C/C++ and able to articulate trade-offs clearly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the top-level software architecture for the project or product.
• Manage intra-team dependencies within SSPL.
• Support the Project Lead in maintaining the project roadmap.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Technical Lead to guide the Space Software Product Line (SSPL) in delivering flight software for Space Vehicle and payloads. You will own architecture decisions, coordinate cross-team work, and ensure on-time delivery of complex software milestones.

In this role you will mentor engineers, manage Agile epics and stories, validate design changes, and align the project roadmap with customer needs.