Software Engineer Associate Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Proven work experience in a software or technical field
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle
• Software Engineering experiences using Python/Go/C++/Java or Object Oriented
• Knowledge of or experience in Agile Methodologies
• Demonstrated technical leadership or product ownership for software projects

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 Innovation Convergence group of IGNITE in Lockheed Martin Space is focused on revolutionizing how Lockheed Martin Space does business. Many of our team projects are the tip of the spear in imagining, promoting, establishing, and delivering the future of Lockheed Martin Space in this decade and beyond.

This position is for a Software Engineering Associate Manager on our IGNITE Innovation Convergence team responsible for leading a team designing and developing innovative software solutions. Initial projects within this position’s portfolio include mission orchestration and distributed compute with wide impact across the business. The ideal candidate has a strong desire to learn, is self-motivated, and a team player while applying strong technical aptitude to an incredible team developing creative and novel technical solutions that have a lasting impact on our world. The software leader will be responsible for working with the software development team and project stakeholders to create, refine, and execute on a roadmap of capabilities and software features. This role will include functional management responsibilities and accountability for program deliveries.

Roles And Responsibilities Include

• Evaluating, rapidly pilot then develop and implement new technology
• Working in an agile and DevSecOps environment
• Partnering with peers and internal stakeholders to shape project requirements through industry research, stakeholder interviews and emerging trends
• Collaborating with project managers and development team to ensure projects are on schedule
• Accountability for development team execution to program commitments
• Functional leadership of a team of software engineers

Desired Skills

• Experience in the Space industry
• Results driven, strong problem-solving/out of the box thinking skills
• Experience in Services, Micro-Services, Software Factories, DevSecOps, Cloud and Service Oriented Architectures
• Experience with Cybersecurity for software products including user authentication and data encryption
• Understanding of Agile Methodologies with test-driven development, automated test, continuous integration and regression testing
• Strong communication skills enabling teamwork and collaboration across Agile Development Teams
• Working knowledge of Git, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, or other CI/CD toolsets
• Algorithm development experience applied to software engineering solutions
• Experience working directly with customers to deploy software to existing systems
• Familiarity with managing safety and procedures around autonomous assets
• Preference given to candidates living within close proximity to a LM facility

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Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.