Lockheed Martin

Project Engineer Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin$145K — $269K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience managing projects with strict schedules and budgets
  • Previous role as Control Account Manager or similar responsibility
  • Knowledge of proposal and Basis of Estimate (BOE) processes
  • Familiarity with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and scheduling software
  • Experience with earned value management and variance analysis
  • Background in aerospace, defense, or complex systems development
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning and budgeting for technical performance of engineering projects
  • Manage control account performance and escalate issues to stakeholders
  • Identify risks and opportunities, implementing approved actions
  • Analyze trends and develop analytics for credible scheduling
  • Maintain schedule health and manage critical path of control accounts
  • Report on variances and implement corrective actions proactively
  • Ensure compliance with EVM documentation for control accounts
  • Maintain CAM certification and ongoing training

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Parental Leave support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
Full Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking Project Engineer/Control Account Manager (CAM) to join the SDA Portfolio supporting the SDA Systems Engineering team. SDA CAM Duties include leading, planning, budgeting, and managing the technical/schedule/cost performance for the Systems Engineering team. The SDA CAM will sit at the intersection of engineering execution and program management - helping our Chief Systems Engineers (CSEs) maintain real-time visibility into headcount, schedule, and cost performance across multiple programs. This role requires precision, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

The Project Engineer will interact with a multi-disciplinary engineering team through development and production phases. The preferred candidate should have prior experience with cost, schedule, and technical management of systems with a significant budget. In addition to the primary role of a Project Engineer/CAM the candidate may be expected to provide support for other tasks to include ROM and Proposal coordination and input, which will include BOE coordination and writing.

In this role you will:
  • Address headcount challenges and resource constraints
  • Manage control account performance and elevate concerns/issues to program management and/or other impacted stakeholders
  • Identify risks and opportunities and implement approved actions
  • Manage resources, analyze trends, and develop analytics to ensure credible schedules and Estimates at Complete (EACs)
  • Identify and manage control accounts' schedule health and critical path
  • Analyze and report variances and proactively implement corrective actions
  • Ensure all EVM required documentation is complete and meets compliance requirements for responsible control accounts
  • Ensure current CAM certification and training is always maintained


The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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

  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational and project implementations while managing schedules, budgets, and cost constraints
  • Experience acting Control Account Manager (CAM) or CAM delegate
  • Working knowledge or experience supporting proposal or Basis of Estimate (BOE) activities
  • Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and scheduling tools (e.g. MS Project, Open Plan)
  • Experience with earned value management principles and variance analysis
  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex systems development environments
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products with advanced Excel skills


Desired Skills

  • Attention to detail - produces accurate, traceable deliverables with consistency across complex data sets
  • Business acumen - understands program financials, contract constraints, and resource trade-offs
  • Effective communication - translates complex CAM data into clear, actionable narrative for SE leadership
  • Innovative thinking - seeks smarter ways to track, report, and improve execution processes
  • Experience with systems engineering domain of work and work products
  • Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills
  • Experience supporting multi-program environments
  • Risk and Opportunity Management experience
  • Demonstrated project management experience and problem-solving skills
  • Experience driving continuous improvement and common process across diverse stakeholder groups
  • Ability to develop solutions to problems which require the use of ingenuity and innovation
  • Experience coordinating with multiple engineering functions
  • Ability to partner and work effectively with key stakeholders


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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