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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Mgr - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $145,100.0 - $269,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Software Engineering, Software Factory, Data Processing, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Computer Equipment - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117576/systems-engineering-mgr ## About the Role * Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field * Strong understanding of the software engineering development process * Cost account manager (CAM) experience and EVM experience or similar financial oversight * Ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. U.S. Citizenship required. Desired Skills * Cost estimation, proposal and/or capture experience * Demonstrated project and team leadership experience * Proven leadership experience in the architecture, design, requirements, implementation, integration of weapon systems * In-depth understanding of system engineering processes and/or development processes * Knowledge of Aegis BMD, Domestic and Foreign baselines and missions * Demonstrated experience leading diverse engineering teams * Experience with developing and advancing DevSecOps tools, technologies, and processes (Agile, CI/CD, MBE, Software Factories, Test Automation, etc...) * Knowledge and experience with resource and staffing requirements * Demonstrated experience effectively communicating (verbal, written and presentation) with various employee levels, senior management, internal stakeholders and external customers ## Description Manages systems engineering and software engineering 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. As a Manager within the Readiness Integrated Engineering department, you will lead a multi-discipline team of approximately 15-20 engineers executing the design and development of products within the Readiness product line. Readiness Integrated Engineering develops products which span several markets segments and programs including Aegis CSL, Aegis BMD, Solid State Radar, Space Fence, and Laser. You will be responsible for providing direction to the team, ensuring innovative solutions are delivered on schedule and within budget. In this role you will partner with the department and the MDSE IE Organization to advance our products, processes, and technologies as we look to evolve our engineering practices to best execute current work and win future opportunities. Management responsibilities include: * Oversight of team members technical contributions, including resolution of resource conflicts on executing projects * Fostering employee engagement and professional development * Cultivation of talent thru support of new employee hiring/recruiting activities * Performance assessment, career development & guidance, work assignments, merit and salary actions, training plans, staffing and recruiting. * Monitoring technical performance and evaluating individual and team performance * Controlling budgets and schedules in support of customer objectives * Generating cost estimates for work to be performed * Providing status to the department's senior management and engineering program managers * Advancing Digital Transformation objectives and ensure Technology and practices are consistently applied in ## Related Videos - [Implementing continuous delivery in a data processing pipeline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/73-implementing-continuous-delivery-in-a-data-processing-pipeline) - [Building an agentic software factory: How we rebuilt product development at Pipedrive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100261-building-an-agentic-software-factory-how-we-rebuilt-product-development-at-pipedrive) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)