Project Engineer - E2
Sikorsky Aircraft
Boulder, CO · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
Coordinates the planning, execution, integration, and successful completion of engineering projects within assigned areas of responsibility. Leads and supports the development of project plans, schedules, priorities, and deliverables to ensure alignment with program objectives and customer requirements. Reviews engineering products, processes, and team documentation. Facilitates the evaluation, coordination, and implementation of design changes, engineering releases, and configuration updates. Partners with cross-functional teams to manage operational efforts, track project schedules, resolve engineering and test-related issues, and drive action items to closure. Serves as a key liaison among engineering, program management, customers, and supporting organizations to ensure effective communication, risk mitigation, and successful project execution.
Basic Qualifications
Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, or supporting projects through academic programs, internships, professional experience, or extracurricular leadership roles.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.Experience preparing presentations, reports, schedules, or project status updates.
Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze data and communicate results to stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
Experience with project management principles, methodologies, and tools.
Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or excel.
Exposure to aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology-focused environments.
Experience coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and facilitating communication among stakeholders.
Knowledge of risk, opportunity, and issue management processes.
Experience creating project metrics, dashboards, and status reports.
Familiarity with Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience with SharePoint, Power BI, Jira, Confluence, or related collaboration tools.
Strong organizational and customer engagement skills.Demonstrated leadership through internships, team projects, student organizations, military service, or professional experience.Ability to build relationships and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.