Project Engineer Staff
- Top Secret clearance
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This posting states $105k–$195k a year. Open program manager jobs in Alabama post a median of $157k a year, the middle half $126k–$199k, across 29 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## 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! ## In this role you will - Provide primary Tech Ops interface with Program Management (PM) Office/Customer for all programmatic items on a specific program - Be responsible for identification and closure of technical issues. - Track Estimated time to Complete/Earned Value Management (ETC/EVM) Metrics to monitor program performance and identify technical or Tech Ops staffing risks, while managing cost/schedule. - Provide timely and accurate projections of engineering resource requirements while working with PM to ensure GRID is up to date. - Work closely with first and second line functional leaders to identify and secure appropriate staffing, coordinates with the PM office and first line managers on proposed engineering staffing changes prior to changes. - Work in concert with the LOB and/or Market Segment Chief Engineer, ensures program plans and technical baselines are consistent with Program Control processes and Modern Engineering Practices. - Own responsibility for the Chief Architect (CA) roles and responsibilities when the project or market segment does not utilize CAs.Depending on size/complexity of program, EPM role may be filled from Chief Engineer or Centers of Excellence (COE) organization. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree - Familiarity with Program Operations, including knowledge of at least one engineering field - Willingness to travel as needed to support program goals - Top Secret clearance required to start ## Desired Skills - Experience with Staffing, VEMO, and Facilitization, including: - Coordinating and managing staffing processes - Developing and implementing VEMO plans - Experience with Network Resources, including: - Managing and coordinating network resources (e.g.,software tool implementation) - Experience with facilitating the delivery of contract deliverables, including: - Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders - Experience with meeting support, including: - Coordinating meetings and events - Experience as a Control Account Manager - Experience with Program Protection, including: - Ensuring compliance with program protection regulations - Implementing program protection measures - Experience with Project Management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello) - Experience with Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies - Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes - Experience with security protocols and procedures ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 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, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.
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