Flight Sciences Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, AL • 6d ago

Description:Lockheed Martin is looking for Flight Sciences Project Engineers for multiple programs. We are looking at candidates from level 2-5.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

As a Project Engineer you will perform:

• Cost & Schedule Management – Develop, maintain, and track Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and Earned Value Management (EVM) data; generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost schedule reports; lead schedule status meetings, EV reviews, and Cost & Schedule Review boards.

• Stakeholder Coordination – Liaise with Program Management, Engineering, Subcontract Management, Finance, and external suppliers; facilitate cross functional tag ups (Subcontract Manager, Execution Leads, Director, etc.); drive closure of action items and follow up on “pop up” CAM tasks.

• Risk & Opportunity Management – Identify, document, and track contract risks using Active Risk Management; develop mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness; support creation and approval of Non Production Requests (NPRs).

• Tool & Data Stewardship – Utilize VAR, APTS BOE, ADAR Blocks, Empower, IWTA, and Microsoft Project for data capture and analysis; maintain project artifacts in JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.

• Financial & Procurement Oversight – Review and approve supplier/sub invoices and change orders; ensure compliance with financial policies and contract terms.

• Continuous Improvement – Recommend process enhancements for CAM activities
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience working within a technical product team environment
• Familiarity with program lifecycle phases, particularly development
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and geographic locations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
• Experience supporting technical integration or coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Exposure to Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and Control Account Management
• Experience supporting Proposal activities and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables) and PowerPoint
• Experience presenting to internal stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile tools and workflows (JIRA, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban)
• CAM certification preferred; PMP or other project management certification a plus
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First