Software Engineering Project Manager / Deputy IPT Lead

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience in Flight Software or embedded software for satellite, or product development programs.
• Previous experience as a Product Owner and/or software lead
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in an Agile software program with Program Increment Planning, Scrum, and Sprint Planning across multiple software components/teams

Job Description

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.

Space Protection Programs is seeking a dynamic Software Engineering Project Manager who will serve as Deputy Lead for an Integrated Product Team (IPT). The ideal candidate will combine strong project‑management expertise with deep engineering know‑how to drive complex, multi‑disciplinary programs from concept through production. This role will support the IPT Lead in steering technical direction, managing schedules, risks, and resources, and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

In This Role You Will

• Drive software development & integration – Oversee flight software development, integration, and verification activities, ensuring deliverables meet technical, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Own the integrated software program plan – Develop, maintain, and regularly baseline the IPT‑wide schedule, cost baseline, and performance target documents; track earned‑value, forecast variances, and drive corrective actions to keep the program on‑track.
• Collaborate with other Program IPTs – Act as the primary liaison between the Software IPT and Systems, Test, Hardware, and Mission‑Level IPTs; align milestone dates, data‑exchange interfaces, and resource commitments across the full program architecture.
• Work with software functional leadership to establish demand for program efforts and assist in staffing planning activities
• Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation planning to protect schedule and budget health.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM)
• Strong communication and cross organization capabilities to work with all Program IPT teams
• Previous experience with proposals and basis of estimates
• Previous experience with building agile release schedules and conducting program increment planning events
• Top Secret Clearance

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.