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Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$120,600–$224,000/yrHuntsville, ALPosted 1mo ago

The posting names a Secret clearance.

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

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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.

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL is seeking a highly skilled Associate Manager for the Segment Integration and Test Environment (BSITE) and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) Software within the THAAD Ground Systems Development Organization (GSDO). This position will report to the GSDO Force Operations (FO) Software Manager and will serve as a functional manager for 5-10 software engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Lead GSDO BSITE and PSE SW teams, providing technical leadership to team members
  • Develop schedules and management tools to plan, execute, and monitor software development activities
  • Lead the team in Agile practices and championing DevSecOps tools and processes

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Perform functional leadership responsibilities, including workforce management (re-assignments, placements, recruitment, and selection of new employees, and terminations)
  • Personnel management (training, mentoring, career development, performance, and compensation management)
  • Collaborate with the THAAD program and the THAAD Ground Software Engineering organization
  • Support communications with all levels of employees, customers, and industry, including engineers through executives

Basic Qualifications

--Experience writing software in C++, Python, Rust, or Ada. --Good understanding of software development practices and software process --Demonstrated leadership or leader qualities such as setting strategy, strong communications, and energizing of teams. --Ability to work independently and develop a strong support network across organizations --Active DoD SECRET Clearance --Experience working on teams using Agile practices

Desired Skills

--Knowledge of and experience with the THAAD Fire Control software --Experience with Linux, Git, Jira, and DevOps --Experience working with Missile programs --Security+ Certification -- Previous experience as a software team lead -- Proven ability to interface effectively with different levels of management -- Ability to coordinate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders --Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills, both written and oral

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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.

Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.

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