Software Engineering Project Manager / Deputy IPT Lead
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Aug 21, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 67 days ago
Littleton, CO
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Full-time
Lead/Staff
$160K–$205K est.
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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.
Space Protection Programs is seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Project Manager who will serve as Deputy Lead for an Integrated Product Team (IPT). The ideal candidate will combine strong project‑management expertise with deep engineering know‑how to drive complex, multi‑disciplinary programs from concept through production. This role will support the IPT Lead in steering technical direction, managing schedules, risks, and resources, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
In this role you will:
- Drive software development & integration – Oversee flight software development, integration, and verification activities, ensuring deliverables meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Own the integrated software program plan – Develop, maintain, and regularly baseline the IPT‑wide schedule, cost baseline, and performance target documents; track earned‑value, forecast variances, and drive corrective actions to keep the program on‑track.
- Collaborate with other Program IPTs – Act as the primary liaison between the Software IPT and Systems, Test, Hardware, and Mission‑Level IPTs; align milestone dates, data‑exchange interfaces, and resource commitments across the full program architecture.
- Work with software functional leadership to establish demand for program efforts and assist in staffing planning activities
- Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation planning to protect schedule and budget health.
Basic Qualifications
• Previous experience in Flight Software or embedded software for satellite, or product development programs.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner and/or software lead
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in an Agile software program with Program Increment Planning, Scrum, and Sprint Planning across multiple software components/teams
Desired Skills
• Previous experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Strong communication and cross organization capabilities to work with all Program IPT teams
• Previous experience with proposals and basis of estimates
• Previous experience with building agile release schedules and conducting program increment planning events
• Top Secret Clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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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