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Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$79,300–$147,300/yrKing of Prussia, PA, United StatesPosted 1mo ago

The posting names a Top Secret clearance.

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

Job Description

This position is for a Project Engineer and reports to the Portfolio Integration Lead of the Future Payloads Portfolio within Advanced Strategic Programs. As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for tracking procurement status from start to finish to ensure procurements are tracked and prioritized to meet program timelines.

  • Initiate program acquisition requests for hardware and software required by the portfolio
  • Track status of acquisition requests from start to finish, maintaining a detailed database of active procurements, and organizing and prioritizing based on portfolio need
  • Act as liaison between engineering team and supply chain organization to communicate program priority procurements and associated need dates
  • Identify approved vendors for procurements
  • Compile status reports and communicate procurement status to internal stakeholders
  • Assist engineering team with finding substitute parts
  • Coordinate with Configuration Management to ensure hardware being procured is captured in engineering parts list(s)

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

  • Final Top Secret security clearance
  • Degree in engineering, finance, or other relevant area from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education
  • Demonstrated capabilities in managing complex programs or projects from concept to completion with minimal oversight
  • Experience with classified program environments

Desired Skills

  • Ability to work and integrate with technical team members to understand all aspects of the product being developed/produced and the timelines required for procurements
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational stills
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.

Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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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