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Project Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$85,300–$158,300/yrCape Canaveral, FL, United StatesFull-timePosted 2mo ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a 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

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!

As a Project Engineer Sr. for the FBM Weapons System Infrastructure & Capabilities (WSIC) team, you’ll work on a broad range of projects to find innovative solutions to lead team members in solving complex problems as we position the program for sustained success for decades to come. The Milcons and Strategic Projects team is looking for motivated individuals to help activate upcoming Milcon and Special projects supporting the future of the FBM D5 missile development, production, sustainment, and next generation missile programs.

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

  • Project management AND/OR construction management experience in commercial, industrial, government, military or DoD facilities.
  • Experience with Project Management, project engineering, AND/OR systems engineering.
  • Experience developing and executing project plans
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required)

Desired Skills

  • Experience in the execution of engineering projects from start to finish
  • Familiarity with the MILCON process.
  • Proven and demonstrated leadership, organizational coordination, and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with FBM and D5 Missile processing operations
  • Experience with leading multi-disciplined Integrated Project Teams (IPTs)
  • Experience in the formulation of proposals and bases of estimate (BOE)
  • Experienced in CAMship and Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
  • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision capable of clear communication through multiple levels of senior and executive leadership
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar experience preferred
  • Understand of the A&E design process and providing oversite of engineering design packages
  • Experience preparing/reviewing the following facility engineering products: Statements of Work, Facility Design Criteria, Specification documents and construction cost estimates
  • Experience in briefing and interfacing with senior level management and customers
  • Excellent computer utilization skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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 30 Oct 2026.

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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.

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