Job Description
Job Title:  Project Engineer Senior
Posting Start Date:  9/24/26

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

 

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.  Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

 

For over 70 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.

 

We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with experience in coordinating planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.

 

In this role you will plan and formulate the Engineering program, review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. You will also evaluate and approve design changes, specification and drawing releases, and coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems. 

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with program leaders and lead multiple IPTs to the best, unified solution that meets overall system performance requirements, cost, and schedule needs.

• Establish change orders and prepare change authorization and documentation. Review change data and coordinate changes with engineering, quality, support manufacturing, and others. Ensure customer requirements are implemented, approvals are captured, and compliant with configuration management policies.

• Drive execution of assigned scope in support of the Systems Engineering Directorate with influence and awareness of the greater program development efforts. 

 

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of milestone reviews within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and reviews product design artifacts for compliance to command media, company and customer standards and contract requirements. 

Basic Qualifications

  • Understanding Systems Engineering
  • Understanding Large Scale Development programs
  • Demonstrated, or equivalent knowledge of Systems Engineering or Project Management 
  • Demonstrated experience with Earned Value Management or Program Development Milestones
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Highly effective communication skills, including ability to explain complex concepts, lead reviews and negotiate requirements or design details
  • Experience integrating across dynamic organizations with multiple stakeholders

Desired Skills

  • Experience Managing Development Milestone Reviews
  • Experience with, or on, the FBM program, working with the US Navy, or other large DoD Development Programs
  • Self-Starter, able to complete work without appreciable direction
  • Experience in Leadership or informal lead roles 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.