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Software Engineering Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin

Huntsville, ALFull-time$183–339K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$183–339K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Citizenship required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead software development for missile defense technology. The role supports the software engineering lifecycle, from requirements analysis and design through coding, testing, integration, and delivery, following the program Software Development Plan. The manager oversees software development activities and teams, applies development standards and processes, and ensures software standards are met.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collaborative Teamwork, requiredEmbedded Software Development, requiredSoftware Team Leadership, requiredProject Leadership, requiredStaffing, requiredTalent Development, requiredC++, nice to haveSoftware Development Lifecycle, nice to haveAgile Software Development, nice to haveTechnical Documentation, nice to have

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance, requiredUS Citizenship, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Leader to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.

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.

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.

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.

Basic Qualifications

  • 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

-Active Secret Clearance

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

#LMSpaceSoftwareEng

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,197 open Software Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$183–339K/yr
  • US median$142–262K/yr1,036 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $261K, is 29% above the US median midpoint ($201K) — in the top quarter of Software Engineering Manager salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 12 open Software Engineering Manager jobs in Alabama and 1,197 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Software Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (1,098 postings).
Education
419 of the 1,197 open Software Engineering Manager jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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