Software Engineering Asc Manager (Spacecraft Test Systems)
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Aug 28, 2026 · 2mo ago
Littleton, CO
In office
Full-time
Manager
$160K–$215K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Standard 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.
Within the Engineering & Technology Raptor Avionics Organization at Lockheed Martin Space, leads a software engineering team developing tools for spacecraft integration, verification, automated testing, data acquisition, and test equipment control. Provides technical and people leadership while driving mission success.
Responsibilities Include:
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers, including staffing, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
• Assign and prioritize work in alignment with program objectives, Agile sprint planning, and team capacity.
• Provide technical leadership for software design, development, integration, and test supporting spacecraft subsystems.
• Guide resolution of complex software and system integration issues across hardware-software interfaces.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering standards, processes, and practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead execution to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives across software deliverables.
• Communicate program status, technical risks, and issues to program, functional, and senior leadership, including customer-facing communication when required.
• Support proposal development, resource planning, and cost estimation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, tools, and automation.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
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
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development, integration, or test across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.
• Experience supporting software integration and system-level testing in complex environments.
• Demonstrated project or team leadership experience with responsibility for technical, schedule, and cost performance.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to work location.
Desired Skills
• Background supporting Special Test Equipment (STE) development and test environments.
• Strong understanding of software verification, validation, and test automation techniques.
• Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams during product development.
• Experience with test environments such as vibration, shock, or thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing.
• Proficiency with software integration, test automation, and debugging complex systems.
• Experience using GitLab or other Git-based version control systems.
• Experience working in aerospace or high-reliability systems (space, missile, defense).
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical, program, and customer stakeholders.
• Experience managing competing priorities, integration risks, and fast-paced development schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional technical efforts.
• Experience contributing to technical proposals, planning, or estimation activities.
• Strong experience in C, C++, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Experience hardware-software integration environments.
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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.
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