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# Software Engineering Leader

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $135,700.0 - $251,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Data Processing
- **Published:** September 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineering-asc-mgr-l4-huntsville-al--0d2bc2e7-9d18-43c7-a7fe-deab558950ce

## About the Role

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of languages such as C or C++. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require Final Secret government security clearance prior to starting. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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., * Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

 * Experience working embedded software development
 * Experience leading software development teams and projects
 * Experience with staffing and talent development

Desired Skills

 * Working knowledge of C++.
 * Understanding of the full software life-cycle (design, development, integration, test, qualification).
 * Experience with Agile SW development environments.
 * Ability to translate technical details into clear documentation, Agile Programming Methodologies, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Cost Control, Customer/Client Research, Data Processing, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, Embedded Software, Engineering Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Leadership, Logical Software CTI Solutions, Mathematics, Object Oriented Analysis (OOA), Object Oriented Design (OOD), Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Product Lifecycle, Program Planning, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Talent Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Testing, Unit Test, United States Citizen

## Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full time Software Engineering Manager. In this role, you will support the software engineering lifecycle following the program Software Development Plan (SDP) to include requirements analysis, object oriented analysis & design, code & unit test, integration, and support to formal test/delivery.


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