Job Description
Job Title:  Project Engineer Staff - Level 4
Posting Start Date:  11/12/26

Standard Job Description

The Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits (AOS&P) team is seeking a full-time Project Engineer Staff to perform as a change agent for our team, Aero Operations, and our stakeholders. AOS&P acts as a focal point for Operations in program pursuit and capture, developing long range investment plans, evaluating make/buy alternatives, rationalizing capabilities across sites, and applying strategic imperatives.

 

What You Will Be Doing
As a Project Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for driving change within Aero Operations, shaping long‑range investment strategies, and supporting key strategic initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead strategic modeling and analysis in partnership with Aero Strategy & Business Development for specific programs
  • Generate inputs for capital, facility, and staffing plans to guide program standup
  • Review industry and competitor trends and provide input for sit road mapping and investment planning to resolve multi-program challenges
  • Engage with senior leaders to advise on program operational strategy
  • Support Make/Buy & Make-Where analysis and Commodity and Capital efforts

This highly impactful role will require you to build strong cross-functional relationships while managing expectations for a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across Aero Operations. An ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering a change management mindset among the team and a desire to exercise project management and leadership skills to organize and accelerate progress for key strategic initiatives. You will make a difference to our bottom line by enabling strategic decision making needed to execute the work of today while preparing for the work of tomorrow.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

 

Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who thrives on building strong cross‑functional relationships. You bring a passion for change management, a proven ability to guide strategic investment decisions, and solid project‑management and leadership skills. Your analytical mindset and drive to influence senior stakeholders make this role uniquely impactful.

 

Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.


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 Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including senior and executive leadership
  • Experience with Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment

Desired Skills

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with strategy development, execution, and change management within Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain
  • Broad knowledge of Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment
  • Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced aircraft development and production environment
  • Project Management experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. 

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $131100.00 - $243500.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $118000.00 - $219100.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $104900.00 - $194700.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $94400.00 - $175200.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc. 

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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.