Project Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Littleton, CO

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WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we engineer innovative solutions to deliver resilient systems, products, and services across the evolving cyber‑threat domain. As risks to our hardware, software, and supply chains continue to rise, our customers require advanced capabilities to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities and ensure our systems can operate in contested environments. Strong, resiliency‑focused engineering leadership is essential to protecting Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) platforms and weapon systems from increasingly sophisticated threats. As part of the program‑management team, the Project Engineer will lead multi‑disciplinary engineering teams in executing all contract scope for Trusted Security Solutions (TSS) programs.

THE WORK
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is looking to develop Project Engineer professionals to lead contracts for our Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) products that protect and defend the information flow of critical, time-sensitive data across military applications and networks.

• As a member of the Trusted Security Solutions team, the candidate will ensure high standards in project planning and contract execution.
• The candidate will take on increasing responsibility for leading design, sustainment, and development efforts, including agile development cycles.
• The candidate should be well‑rounded and willing to gain experience in project planning, technical leadership, control‑account management (CAM), budgeting and forecasting, and earned‑value management.
• The candidate should expect to learn program‑specific technologies and processes and be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Duties include Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development, supporting new project proposals, assisting with staff planning, and driving general process improvement.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• The program‑management team works primarily at the Deer Creek, Littleton, CO facility with limited remote‑work capability. Team members must be willing to travel occasionally as required by the role.

WHO YOU ARE
You will lead TSS projects through all phases of the design, development, and deployment process.

• You are an experienced leader who can ensure seamless contract execution in a team environment, potentially supporting multiple concurrent projects or task orders covering maintenance, modernization, or capability upgrades to several software products sustained by this program.
• You have the skills to collaborate closely with program management, technical leads, systems‑integration and test engineering teams, and fellow Project Engineers in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting.
• If selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

WHY JOIN US

• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and focus on work/life balance enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work
• Lockheed Martin offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• LOCATION! Check out our beautiful facility online, search ‘Lockheed Martin Deer Creek Facility in Littleton CO

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Financial or Technical experience with interest and willingness to learn effective project management skills including Control Account Management (CAM), Project Planning, and Technical Leadership.
• Communication - Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Clearance – Active security clearance (Secret or higher) and willingness to undergo a government security investigation.

Desired Skills

• Project Management - Experience in project planning, scheduling (IMS), and earned value management (EVM).
• CAM - Solid understanding of CAM fundamentals and proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and control account management tools.
• Hands on experience with agile development cycles and/or Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with proposal development efforts – contributing technical content, cost estimates, and schedule inputs to win new contracts.
• Experience serving as a liaison to customers or external stakeholders
• Background in cyber security, cross domain solutions, or related defense systems.