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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and
forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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.
The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to drive the execution of multiple projects as an agile leader. This leader will directly and indirectly support the execution of Software Engineering tasks within the Echo Portfolio of programs.
This position will report into the Engineering & Technology organization of Space. The selected leader will manage a team of ~25 Software Engineers including 1 Associate Software Engineering manager and will also fill a technical or programmatic role.
Functional management responsibilities include subordinate employee recruitment, training, performance assessments, work assignments, career development, salary and recognition, disciplinary actions, etc. and are deemed to be roughly 25% of chargeable hours.
Technical or programmatic responsibilities will vary depending on the selected candidates demonstrated expertise and experience and are deemed to be roughly 75% of chargeable hours. Roles that could fulfil this aspect include Project Engineering, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Subject Matter Expert (SME), or other programmatic leadership roles. Current or prior Functional management experience
Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate others
Demonstrated Software Engineering experience
Agile development experience and understanding
Full Spectrum Leadership behavior, attitude, and perspective
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Active Top Secret security clearance to start and maintain level of SCI clearance throughout the course of employment
Ability to obtain additional program accesses Customer/Mission Obsessed
Strategic thinker that can relate technology solutions to customer use cases
Good balance of IQ & EQ to be able to solve both technical and social challenges
Previous experience on an Echo program and currently held clearance for an Echo program
Familiarity with LM program lifecycles, processes, and procedures
Experience performing in an Agile role; product owner, scrum master, or Release Train Engineer
Demonstrated change agent - e.g., implementation of new processes, systems, etc.
Proposal and BOE experience
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
#SpaceSecurity
#SpaceNSS
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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and
forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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.
The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to drive the execution of multiple projects as an agile leader. This leader will directly and indirectly support the execution of Software Engineering tasks within the Echo Portfolio of programs.
This position will report into the Engineering & Technology organization of Space. The selected leader will manage a team of ~25 Software Engineers including 1 Associate Software Engineering manager and will also fill a technical or programmatic role.
Functional management responsibilities include subordinate employee recruitment, training, performance assessments, work assignments, career development, salary and recognition, disciplinary actions, etc. and are deemed to be roughly 25% of chargeable hours.
Technical or programmatic responsibilities will vary depending on the selected candidates demonstrated expertise and experience and are deemed to be roughly 75% of chargeable hours. Roles that could fulfil this aspect include Project Engineering, Release Train Engineer (RTE), Subject Matter Expert (SME), or other programmatic leadership roles. Current or prior Functional management experience
Proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate others
Demonstrated Software Engineering experience
Agile development experience and understanding
Full Spectrum Leadership behavior, attitude, and perspective
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Active Top Secret security clearance to start and maintain level of SCI clearance throughout the course of employment
Ability to obtain additional program accesses Customer/Mission Obsessed
Strategic thinker that can relate technology solutions to customer use cases
Good balance of IQ & EQ to be able to solve both technical and social challenges
Previous experience on an Echo program and currently held clearance for an Echo program
Familiarity with LM program lifecycles, processes, and procedures
Experience performing in an Agile role; product owner, scrum master, or Release Train Engineer
Demonstrated change agent - e.g., implementation of new processes, systems, etc.
Proposal and BOE experience
#LMSpaceSoftwareEng
#SpaceSecurity
#SpaceNSS
Job ID: 522850587
Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026
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