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Lead Project Engineer

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In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
105K-195K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Denver, CO, USA
105K-195K Annually
Entry level
Leads engineering age-management initiatives for the Trident II D5 flight system, managing technical scope, schedules, budgets, risks, subcontract deliverables, and stakeholder communication. Reviews metrics and earned value, identifies root causes and corrective actions, resolves schedule conflicts, coordinates suppliers, and presents status, risks, opportunities, and long-range plans. The role also supports engineering design reviews, design changes, specifications, drawings, testing, and compliance with customer and company requirements.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!

As a member of the FBM Avionics team in the FBM Program Integration directorate, you’ll work on the team responsible for leading the FBM Age Management efforts for assessing the Trident II (D5) Flight System based on calendar life degradation and functional operation from initial manufacture to removal from service. This role is responsible for managing the cost, schedule, and technical scope of engineering evaluations related to age risks on the flight system assemblies.

This Role 

This Project Engineer will be supporting the Avionics D5/LE team. The key responsibilities include:

  • Performing Project Engineering duties for various age management initiatives
  • Reviewing actuals, metrics, and schedule
  • Identifying issues and deep diving to determine root cause and corrective action
  • Proactive project management (early risk identification, deconflicting long-range schedule conflicts, and proper communication to stakeholders).
  • Communication with suppliers & subcontract management teams to align schedule and cost with delivery dates.
  • Supporting the Age Management D5/LE IPT lead by presenting status, risks, opportunities and long-range plans.

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

  • Proven experience with managing schedules, budget, and subcontracts deliverables.
  • Understanding of Earned Value Management
  • Understanding of project lifecycles & development programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to perform oral presentations in front of large groups
  • Proven ability to work successfully across functional groups and with internal and external customers
  • Willing to go the extra mile to support program requirements and adapt easily to changing priorities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Degree from an accredited college
Desired Skills
  • CAM Certified
  • Understanding of the D5/LE program and / or Special Test Equipment (STE) or  Fleet/Flight Electrical Support Equipment
  • Risk Management experience
  • Engineering Degree
  • MBA Degree
  • Thorough understanding of the FBM procurement processes for hardware
  • Proposal experience
  • Experience leading in a dynamic environment, requiring ability to pivot and drive results
Interview Questions
Project Management: Tell me about the most difficult challenge you have faced in getting others to follow your lead in completing an assignment. What obstacles arose? How did you deal with them?
Be accountable: Give me an example of a time you went above or beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
Risk Management: Tell me about a time you were involved in a business risk. What was the outcome?
Analytical Ability: Detail a time you acted on analysis from a teammate or external source. How did you utilize the data, and how did you collaborate with others to understand and act on the findings?
Communication: Can you describe a time when you had to deliver a presentation or report to your team or to a group of stakeholders. Who was the audience, how did you prepare and what technology platform did you use to deliver it? How did it turn out?
Organization Fit: How does a company encourage your willingness to go the extra mile, spend more time working, and do what is needed to get the job done?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.

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