Software Engineering Asc. Manager

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

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. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re 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. Support Space Development Agency (SDA) Transport and Tracking Layer portfolio software design, integration, test, and transition to operations. Portfolio includes over one hundred communication satellites operating in constellation. Software is at the core of our operation, tying together payload, bus, and ground software elements, products, and data to ensure the system operates as intended. This position cuts across product-focused IPTs to ensure Software Systems (SWSE) is effective and efficient. In this role, you will be leading a Flight Software Development product team and will also be ensuring that Space Vehicle Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) are delivered on time and are compatible/interoperable to support downstream Program critical needs.

Requirements

Strong communicator and able to lead effective SWSE technical interchange meetings
Ability to operate across functions and software–related IPTs; collaborative
Has software systems integration related experience
Takes initiative in defining technical gaps and providing solutions
Technical team leadership experience
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams
Firm Fixed Price experience
Exposure to end-to-end (system or system-of-systems) test

Nice To Haves

Prior team building experience
Prior experience on National Security Space (NSS) Programs

Responsibilities

Owns the staffing, development, and execution of a FSW development team
Develop, own, and maintain the Program SWSE Integration tether
Collaborates across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure key Software deliverables arrive on time to support Program early integration and formal test events for ATLO, System Test, and MOS
Champion opportunities for early integration to reduce technical risk ahead of launch.
Lead tracking and management of Program integration related actions and findings.
Coordinate cross functionally to ensure seamless execution to further promote horizontal and vertical (Space to Ground) integration.