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.
You will be the Project Engineer for Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control Operations Engineering team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact facilities projects that enable Lockheed Martin’s mission success.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Project Engineer you will be responsible for driving the planning, execution, and delivery of facilities projects across the organization. Serving as the primary liaison among Facilities, Program Management, Production Management, and functional leadership, you will develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status artifacts to ensure timely project outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Project Planning & Scheduling
o Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules
o Maintain baseline schedules, track critical paths, and update forecasts in response to scope changes or risks. - Cross Functional Coordination
o Partner with Facilities, Program Management, Production, and Engineering, teams to define requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
o Facilitate regular coordination meetings, capture action items, and close loops on decisions. - Stakeholder Communication
o Produce and distribute regular status reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
Why Join Us
You are a results‑focused Project Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment. This role offers clear ownership of complex projects, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure. Enjoy a work‑life balance supported by flexible scheduling and a location with easy access to Boston.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, from shop floor to executive leadership.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
- 2-3 years of project engineering or coordination experience on construction/facilities projects.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment for the aerospace or defense industry.
- Proficient with project scheduling tools (MS Project, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of capital project planning, construction coordination, and large-scale equipment integration.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained.
- Understanding or previous experience with SAP
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in high-pressure, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication at all organizational levels, from shop floor to executive leadership
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- 2-3 years of project engineering or coordination experience on construction or facilities projects
- Experience in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as MS Project or equivalent
- Knowledge of capital project planning, construction coordination, and large-scale equipment integration
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training
- Understanding of or previous experience with SAP
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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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What We Do
Customer Focus, Innovation and Purpose are Built Into Everything We Do. Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours ™. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
