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The Project Engineer integrates technical, cost, and schedule data to keep mission-critical projects on track. Serving as a key liaison across engineering, program, and government stakeholders, this role ensures project compliance, risk mitigation, and successful delivery through rigorous planning and coordination.
Core Responsibilities:
- Maintain technical, cost, and schedule aspects of contracts and generate earned value and risk assessments.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans and Basis of Estimates while supporting Control Account Management (CAM).
- Collaborate with engineering, program, and government stakeholders to resolve anomalies and drive continuous improvement.
- Participate in customer, government, and audit reviews, ensuring compliance and clear communication of project status.
- Report progress, issues, and achievements to the Directorate and Program leadership.
- Work cross-functionally to develop proposal deliverables, including scoping documents, fact-finding presentations, and Basis of Estimates.
- Coordinate the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
- Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
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.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a related technical field
• Possess strong customer relationship management skills to include outreach and communications experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
• Program/project management experience and demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM) experience
•Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
•Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Clearence
• Candidate must be available for occasional domestic travel to suppliers.
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple high‑priority tasks.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience in Project Planning and/or Project Management.
• Experience working proposals, contracts and/or process development and improvement.
• Experience with project performance and metric tools such as Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Tableau.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent education, training, and experience in a related technical field
- Strong customer relationship management, outreach, and communication skills
- Ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
- Program or project management experience overseeing multiple projects
- Earned Value Management and Control Account Management experience
- Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Ability to obtain and retain a Secret clearance
- Availability for occasional domestic travel to suppliers
- Experience managing and prioritizing multiple high-priority tasks
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience in project planning or project management
- Experience with proposals, contracts, or process development and improvement
- Experience with project performance and metric tools such as Integrated Master Schedule and Tableau
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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