Project Engineer - E2
Sikorsky Aircraft
Fort Worth, TX · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
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 in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field or equivalent experience/combined education
Experience with Project Management, Project Engineering, and/or Systems Engineering
Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Ability to travel
Desired Skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision capable of clear communication through multiple levels of senior and executive leadership
Ability to interface and work well with multiple functional areas
Experience interfacing with defense/military customers
Proven experience managing equipment deployment from procurement through installation
Familiarity with tracking systems (CMMS, barcoding/ RFID, IUID, ERP modules) and labeling standards
Experience in contractual documents such as SOW, technical specifications, RFPs, and change orders to ensure scope compliance and adequacy
Experience with Air Battle Management systems including Operations, Training and Integration
Experience employing Command and Control communications systems in Joint and Coalition environments
Understanding of the JADC2 concepts and supporting systems/technology including; Air Taskings Orders, Datalink Architecture, Advanced Battle Management System and Simulation Systems
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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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.