Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 17, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 1, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Our program provides solutions in the Overhead Persistent-Infrared Missile Warning domain. We maintain and enhance Lockheed Martin’s world class heritage solutions in the planning, tasking, and ground systems which are relied upon by today’s warfighters. Additionally, we are active in creating mission solutions necessary for the proliferated space era.
We are seeking an Associate Software Manager to help lead Project Engineers and Control Account Managers in the Software/Infrastructure domain in the Overhead Persistent Infrared business. If you love technology and ensuring solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and on schedule this would be a perfect role for you. In this role, you will:
- Have exciting opportunities to grow your leadership skills and experience under a seasoned and supportive leadership group.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to create the best working environment for our talented Software Engineering Teams.
- Lead a team of tech savvy professionals that surface the data our program needs to make sound business decisions in an Earned Value Management ecosystem.
- Lead employees to set goals aligned with the Lockheed values, providing training, guidance, and mentoring to include recurring and annual performance assessments.
You are passionate leader, someone who loves an opportunity and always rises to the occasion to ensure results of those around you. You embrace modern development practices and enable others to do so as well. You are a self-starting leader, savvy at leading change and will be eager to introduce automation when necessary. You communicate well and enjoy working with others in a collaborative environment.
This is a MID-SENIOR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience.
Basic Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in leading cross functional teams to complete large projects. Could be managing projects/deliverables or managing teams.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management Accounting.
- Deep financial acumen and the proven ability to use data to tell a story.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver results in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, with a strong track record of achieving goals and meeting deadlines in dynamic and rapidly changing situations.
- Technical acumen, with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to act as a change agent - e.g., galvanizing teams around new process, systems, etc.
- No clearance required prior to start however must be a US citizen and have the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience in the aerospace industry. Bonus if experience is with telemetry, digital signal processing, orbital analysis or mission processing.
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience in building and leading high performing teams. Experience with expanding teams by hiring the right talent to support multiple programs.
- Experience using AI to gain efficiency in completing work.
- Experience in fields tangential to Software Engineering - e.g. - DevSecOps, Hardware Engineering, Cyber Security.
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.