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Project Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$85,300–$198,000/yrPosted today
  • US citizenship
  • Top Secret clearance

Open in 17 locations

Lockheed Martin posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the team, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

Colorado

9 open

Florida

5 open
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Alabama

3 open

Georgia

2 open

California

1 open

Maryland

1 open

Mississippi

1 open

About the job

## Standard Job Description The Project Engineer will support the IGNITE edge processing team by executing detailed engineering tasks, coordinating technical activities, and ensuring successful delivery of digital electronics hardware. This role works closely with program management, systems engineers, and suppliers to translate requirements into reliable, flight‑qualified designs.

Project Planning & Execution – Support the development of detailed task breakdowns, maintain master schedules, and ensure milestones are met; facilitate daily stand‑ups and status reviews. Risk & Issue Management – Capture, assess, and track project risks and issues; implement mitigation plans and report escalations to the Program Manager.

Resource Coordination – Monitor workload balance and adjust assignments as priorities shift. Stakeholder Communication – Prepare concise status briefs, performance dashboards, and meeting minutes for internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners. Change & Configuration Control – Manage configuration baselines, coordinate change‑control board (CCB) activities, and ensure documentation integrity in EPDM.

Supplier & Contract Interface – Liaise with procurement and suppliers to track part deliveries, resolve non‑conformances, and monitor contract deliverables. Team Support & Mentoring – Act as the primary point of contact for the engineering team’s day‑to‑day needs; facilitate knowledge sharing and assist with professional development.

Standard Job DescriptionCoordinates 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 - Ability to multitask - Ability to work on cross functional teams - Organized and effective communication skills - Experience with Microsoft tools suit - Experience with procurement process - Experience in planning and scheduling - US Citizen; Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance ## Desired Skills - Bachelor's degree or higher - Experience with electronics procurements - Experience with electronics design - Experience with ERP, EDPM or SAP - Experience with electronics planning and scheduling - Experience with proposal effort - Active Top Secret security clearance ## 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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting for Highlands Ranch, CO, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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