Lockheed Martin

Tech Refresh Engineering Project Manager

Lockheed Martin$128K — $226K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Exceptional communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
  • Experience leading large teams to meet complex objectives.
  • Hands-on systems engineering across the product lifecycle.
  • Proven engineering leadership on extensive development programs.
  • Strong risk management and stakeholder engagement expertise.
  • Familiar with Earned-Value Management and budgeting in programs.
  • Proficient in modern project management tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of a major engineering program.
  • Manage complex schedules and cross-functional engineering efforts.
  • Oversee systems engineering, from architecture to verification.
  • Direct integration, testing, and deployment activities.
  • Establish disciplined engineering processes for compliance.
  • Serve as key technical liaison with leadership and customers.
  • Lead transition and long-term operational planning for projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous 401(k) match and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Education assistance and parental leave programs.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules available.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage, including life insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

THE WORK

As the Engineering Program Manager (EPM), you will lead the technical execution of the EADGE-T Technical Refresh program, ensuring successful delivery of engineering, integration, and deployment activities from development through customer transition.

You will provide leadership across systems engineering, software, integration, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and test organizations while maintaining accountability for technical execution, schedule performance, and operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead technical execution of the EADGE-T Technical Refresh program, ensuring engineering activities are delivered on schedule and aligned with technical, cost, and customer commitments.
  • Manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), technical business rhythm, and cross-functional engineering coordination to drive successful program execution.
  • Lead systems engineering activities, including system architecture, requirements management, interface definition, verification planning, and technical baseline management.
  • Direct system integration, test, certification, and checkout activities, ensuring solutions are validated and ready for customer deployment.
  • Establish and maintain disciplined engineering processes, including configuration management, change control, verification and validation, and compliance with applicable industry and export control requirements.
  • Serve as the primary technical interface with program leadership, the UAE customer, subcontractors, and certification authorities, communicating program status, technical decisions, risks, and execution progress.
  • Lead transition planning and deployment activities, including technical documentation, training, sustainment planning, and post-deployment support to ensure long-term operational success.


Basic Qualifications

Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with internal teams, senior leaders, and external customers.
Proven ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams, prioritize competing requirements, and drive program execution to meet customer objectives.
Demonstrated hands-on systems-engineering experience covering architecture, requirements allocation, design, integration, test, and the full product lifecycle.
Prior engineering-leadership role delivering complex development programs, using metrics, processes, and tools to drive results.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build effective working relationships across functional boundaries.
Experience leading teams that generate technical deliverables (requirements documents, ICDs, test plans, validation reports).
Demonstrated risk-management and stakeholder-engagement capabilities.
Experience with Earned-Value Management (EVM) and program budgeting / cost baseline ownership.
Familiarity with export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR) and experience interfacing with certification authorities or governmental review boards.
Proficiency with modern project-tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Primavera) and basic data-analysis/reporting skills.

Desired skills

Full-spectrum leadership experience, including strategic direction for multinational engineering teams.
Direct experience with Command-and-Control (C2), Air Battle Management, or related system-infrastructure programs.
Advanced Earned-Value and incremental planning expertise (e.g., CPI, SPI analytics).
DevSecOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, secure coding standards, automated testing, and configuration management.
Proven track record coaching, mentoring, and developing critical skills of junior and senior engineers.
Experience refining existing engineering processes or creating new ones to support a transitioning team (e.g., the UAE TRP1 engineering team).
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience with tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or IBM Rational.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

Lockheed Martin Careers

Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

Work You’ll Do

At Lockheed Martin, your role will extend beyond fulfilling job responsibilities to reshaping the future of aerospace and defense. Our team at Lockheed Martin is engaged in critical missions that protect citizens and advance the boundaries of science. From engineering to cybersecurity, the opportunities for professional growth are boundless.

Innovate and Lead

Step into a career at Lockheed Martin and you will be at the forefront of innovation and leadership. We empower our employees to lead projects that redefine industry standards and incorporate cutting-edge technology. Lockheed Martin is not just about thinking of the next big idea; it’s about making it a reality.

Professional Growth and Development

Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that diversity drives innovation. Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive culture that embraces diversity in thoughts and experiences. Through diversity training and networking, we ensure that every employee can thrive. Our leadership is committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone is heard, respected, and valued.

Internship and Early Career Opportunities

Kickstart your career with Lockheed Martin’s internship programs. These opportunities allow you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects, gaining invaluable industry experience. Internships often lead to full-time positions, as we love to see young professionals grow into future leaders within our company.

Benefits and Culture

Lockheed Martin is renowned for its vibrant culture and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the various needs of our diverse team. From competitive salaries and health benefits to employee wellness programs and flexible working conditions, we ensure that our team is well taken care of, motivated, and healthy.

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Size
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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