Lockheed Martin

Project Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin$95K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • Proficiency in leading small teams and cross-functional collaborations
  • Background in scheduling, trade studies, and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
  • Ability to work effectively across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  • Desired CAM Certification and prior CAM experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Experience in government contracting and stakeholder relationship building

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the Sustainment Group
  • Monitor supplier performance using EVM and conduct performance reviews
  • Assist in maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and assess risk management
  • Conduct trade studies and deliver findings to senior management
  • Organize reviews and ensure follow-up on action items
  • Draft and manage RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate awards
  • Ensure compliance with contract terms and coordinate modifications with relevant teams

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 schedules)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Full 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.

The Cost Account Manager (CAM) and IPT Deputy will jointly lead the effort for the Sustainment team. The CAM will manage all contract-related activities, including acquisition strategy, supplier performance, and compliance with defense contracting regulations while taking on some limited technical tasks as an IPT deputy.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create, track, and oversee the implementation of the Sustainment Group's Basis of Estimates(BOEs) to the US Navy.
• Monitor supplier performance through Earned Value Management (EVM) and Supplier Performance Reviews.
• Assist with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS); track critical path, manage risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Perform trade studies, sizing, and present findings to leadership.
• Facilitate reviews and ensure action items are closed.
• Draft, issue, and manage Solicitations/Requests for Proposals (RFPs); evaluate proposals and negotiate award decisions.
• Ensure contract terms comply Lockheed Martin policies; oversee contract modifications and close-outs.
• Coordinate with Legal, Finance, and Compliance to resolve contractual issues, claims, and audits.

Basic Qualifications
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Expereience working with schedules, trade studies, and/or RFPs and their associated tools
• Leading small teams
• Working across IPTs

Desired Skills
• CAM Certification and prior CAM experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and acting as the primary point-of-contact for government and supplier stakeholders.
• Prior exposure to government customers and ability to cultivate positive relationships.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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Founded
1995
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