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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Lockheed Martin is the largest defence contractor in the world, formed in 1995 by merging Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Its single most important programme is the F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapons system ever built, alongside the F-16, the C-130 transport and classified work at the Skunk Works advanced development unit. The company also dominates missile defence with THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, supplies HIMARS and Javelin systems, owns the helicopter maker Sikorsky, and builds the Orion crew capsule and military satellites through its space division.

Standard Job Description

The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to drive the execution of multiple projects as an agile leader. This leader will directly and indirectly support the execution of Software Engineering tasks within the Foxtrot Portfolio of programs.

This position will report into the Engineering & Technology organization of Space. The selected leader will manage a team of `15-25 Software Engineers and will also fill a technical or programmatic role.

Functional management responsibilities include subordinate employee recruitment, training, performance assessments, work assignments, career development, salary and recognition, disciplinary actions, etc. and are deemed to be roughly 25% of chargeable hours.

Technical or programmatic responsibilities are deemed to be roughly 75% of chargeable hours and will minimally include technical leadership of the software teams as well as Cost Account Manager (CAM) of the software accounts. Depending on the selected candidate’s demonstrated expertise additional roles could include IRAD and/or ECP leadership, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Subject Matter Expert (SME), or other programmatic leadership roles.

Standard 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

  • Current or prior Functional Management experience
  • Cost Account Management (CAM) experience performing as the CAM of record managing discrete control accounts
  • Demonstrated Software Engineering experience
  • Agile development experience and understanding

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Applicants must possess at minimum a Current DOD Top Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility (adjudicated OR the ability to obtain SCI access) for consideration.
  • ***Per the required clearance level, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen***
  • ***Selected candidates will be required to possess Active Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI) and favorably adjudicated CI Polygraph prior to starting employment.***

Desired Skills

  • Customer/Mission Obsessed
  • Strategic thinker that can relate technology solutions to customer use cases
  • Ability to solve both technical and interpersonal challenges
  • Recent Software Development experience in C#, Java, and/or JavaScript Frameworks
  • Previous experience on a Foxtrot program and currently held clearance for Foxtrot programs
  • Familiarity with LM program lifecycles, processes, and procedures
  • Familiarity with LM Products Horizon, Conductor, and/or HADES
  • Experience performing in an Agile role; product owner, scrum master, or Release Train Engineer
  • Demonstrated change agent - e.g., implementation of new processes, systems, etc.
  • Full Spectrum Leadership behavior, attitude, and perspective
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to manage/maintain positive relationships
  • Proposal and BOE experience
  • IRAD participation or leadership

Favorably Adjudicated CI Polygraph

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.
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