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Project Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$79,300–$147,300/yrEnglewood, CO, United StatesPosted 1w 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

Standard Job Description

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

  • Master's degree from an accredited college in a STEM related discipline
  • Demonstrated experience utilizing MATLAB or equivalent programming language for engineering analyses, process modeling, and/or simulations
  • Basic knowledge & understanding of engineering systems, e.g., electrical or mechanical assemblies
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, thus requiring US Citizenship

Desired Skills

  • Strong MATLAB skills, developed and applied in both academic and professional projects
  • Strong experience working in other programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, R, SQL, etc.)
  • Experience, understanding, and application of data visualization, modeling, probabilistic & statistical assessments, and information systems (e.g., Tableau, etc.)
  • Experience integrating with cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability of working on a team
  • Basic experience of project and/or process management skills
  • Basic presentation, oral and written skills to facilitate effective and efficient technical and business interchanges with management and customers
  • Organization and prioritization skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple competing prioritiesStrong interpersonal skills to build & maintain long-lasting relationship
  • Active Top Secret security clearance

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.

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