> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2832944-software-engineering-asc-mgr-l4](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2832944-software-engineering-asc-mgr-l4). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Asc Mgr - L4 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Salary:** $120,600.0 - $224,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Git - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9154996/software-engineering-asc-mgr-l4 ## About the Role Experience writing software in C++, Python, Rust, or Ada --Good understanding of software development practices and software process --Good interpersonal skills and good communication skills, both written and oral --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 ## Description * Lead a software team, 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. 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 ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)