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# Embedded Software Engineering Mgr - L5

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Chelmsford, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $166,900 - $309,900
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, VxWorks, Gitlab, Git, Information Technology, Devsecops, Engineering Base
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9284692/embedded-software-engineering-mgr-l5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science. Other related degree field with significant software development experience

 * Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical software systems/programs

 * Process Improvement and Affordability experience

 * Software engineering Management or Software engineering Team Lead experience including task planning, budget management and/or employee development and mentoring

Desired Skills

 * Strong software architecture and design experience.

 * C/C++/Python experience

 * Linux/VxWorks experience

 * DevSecOps experience (CI/CD, Git/Gitlab)

 * Agile development (Scrum/Kanban)

 * Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams

 * Basis of Estimate (BOE) development

 * Control Account Manager (CAM) experience

 * Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience including Agile EVMS

 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 * Prior Engineering Management

 * Proposal Development

 * Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking

 * Strong interpersonal skills

## Description

Manages the design, development, operation, and maintenance of software and firmware components and computing systems software to be applied to and integrated with engineering, scientific, and manufacturing requirements. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of such engineering applications and products such as laboratory simulation systems, airplane flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, commercial and military aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, space systems, and other systems and applications of this nature. Insures the interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.