WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we engineer innovative solutions to deliver resilient systems, products, and services across the evolving cyber‑threat domain. As risks to our hardware, software, and supply chains continue to rise, our customers require advanced capabilities to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities and ensure our systems can operate in contested environments. Strong, resiliency‑focused engineering leadership is essential to protecting Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) platforms and weapon systems from increasingly sophisticated threats. As part of the program‑management team, the Project Engineer will lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams in executing all contract scope for Trusted Security Solutions (TSS) programs.
THE WORK
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is looking for Project Engineer professionals to lead contracts for our Cross‑Domain Solution (CDS) products that protect and defend the information flow of critical, time‑sensitive data on many military applications and networks.
- As a member of the Trusted Security Solutions team, the candidate will ensure high standards in project planning and contract execution.
- The candidate will be responsible for leading design, sustainment, and development efforts, including agile development cycles.
- The candidate should be a well‑rounded Project Engineer with experience in project planning, technical leadership, control‑account management(CAM), budgeting and forecasting, and earned‑value management.
- The candidate should expect to learn program‑specific technologies and processes and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
- Duties include Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, supporting new project proposals, assisting with staff planning, and driving general process improvement.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- The program‑management team works primarily at the Deer Creek, Littleton, CO facility with limited remote‑work capability. Team members must be willing to travel occasionally as required by the role.
WHO YOU ARE
You will lead TSS projects through all phases of the design, development, and deployment process.
- You are an experienced leader who can ensure seamless contract execution in a team environment, potentially supporting multiple concurrent projects or task orders covering maintenance, modernization, or capability upgrades to several software products sustained by this program.
- You have the skills to collaborate closely with program management, technical leads, systems‑integration and test engineering teams, and fellow Project Engineers in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting.
- If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
WHY JOIN US
- Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and focus on work/life balance enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work
- Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
- LOCATION! Check out our beautiful facility online, search ‘Lockheed Martin Deer Creek Facility in Littleton CO’
- Leadership - Minimum of 3 years in leadership role, Project Engineer or technical. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with program management and technical leadership.
- Project Management - Experience in project planning, scheduling (IMS), and earned value management (EVM).
- CAM - Solid understanding of CAM fundamentals and proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and control account management tools.
- Communication - Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks and manage competing deadlines.
- Clearance – Active security clearance (Secret or higher) and willingness to undergo a government security investigation.
- Hands on experience with agile development cycles and/or Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with proposal development efforts – contributing technical content, cost estimates, and schedule inputs to win new contracts.
- Experience serving as a liaison to customers or external stakeholders
- Background in cyber security, cross domain solutions, or related defense systems.
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
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in a Project Engineer or technical leadership role
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with program and technical leadership
- Experience with project planning, scheduling, Integrated Master Schedules, and earned value management
- Understanding of Control Account Management fundamentals and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and CAM tools
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Active Secret or higher security clearance and willingness to undergo a government security investigation
- Experience with Agile development cycles or Scrum methodologies
- Experience contributing technical content, cost estimates, and schedule inputs to proposals
- Experience serving as a liaison to customers or external stakeholders
- Background in cybersecurity, cross-domain solutions, or related defense systems
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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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