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Standard 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.

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the Mk7 Aeroshell Integrated Product Team (IPT). The successful candidate will support the program as they ensure tasks are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role will require strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is not a CAM, but offers an opportunity of learning Earned Value Management (EVM) in support of the IPT, with future growth opportunities in the CAM direction.

Key Responsibilities:

Work closely with program leaders to the best, unified solution that meets overall system performance requirements, cost, and schedule needs.

Support multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Support development and maintenance of project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and test, to ensure that projects are properly planned and executed.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects, including technical, schedule, and budget risks.

Develop and maintain project status reports, including progress, issues, and risks.

Collaborate with program management to develop and maintain program-level plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

Collaborate with other integrated product teams to ensure that projects are aligned with business objectives and customer needs.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline from an accredited college

Project engineering experience

Eligibility/willingness to obtain/maintain a Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship Required

Desired Skills

Experience with Microsoft Project and/or Open Plan

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change

Experience working throughout the engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test, and operational deployment)

Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Experience in Business Rhythm creation and management experience

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks associated with projects.

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent organizational skills

Certification in project management, such as PMI/PMP.

Active or Current Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.