Senior Project Engineer (Level III)
Lockheed Martin
Littleton, CO · Posted October 21, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO! In this role, you will:
Ensure that projects are completed on schedule following established procedures, schedules, and work plans.
Coordinate the planning, organizing, control, and completion of activities across functional groups within the RFCOE and with external stakeholders.
Works with program leadership and engineers to implement process improvements for greater affordability while maintaining positive relationships
Project management within a cross functional team and program plan.
Work with RFCOE leadership and production leadership to ensure program milestones are met.
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Basic Qualifications
• Experience performing Project Engineering, Project Management, and/or Project planning related tasks within an engineering environment. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with working knowledge of MS Project. • This position requires U.S. Citizenship to meet program/customer requirements; must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Desired Skills
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP for materials and production tracking
Exposure to RF hardware or antenna systems is a plus
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Successful applicants will possess at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline
Active TS/SCI clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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.