Standard Job Description

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 for 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 on many 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 be responsible for leading design, sustainment, and development efforts, including agile development cycles.
• The candidate should be a well‑rounded Project Engineer with 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Leadership - Minimum of 5 years in leadership role, with a minimum of 3 years as Project Engineer or Control Account Manager (CAM). Extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams in coordination with program management and technical leadership.
• Project Management - Extensive experience in project planning, scheduling (IMS), and earned value management (EVM).
• CAM - Advanced understanding of CAM concepts and operations including proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and control account management tools.
• Communication - Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare technical reports and briefings.
• Excellent 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

• Strong experience serving as a liaison to government or military customers - communicating requirements, status, and technical data clearly and securely.
• Participation in, or leadership of, proposal development efforts - contributing technical content, cost estimates, and schedule inputs to win new contracts.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and fostering collaborative, high performance team environments.
• Demonstrated success in driving process improvements, technical‑standards adoption, and innovation across engineering teams.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical background in cyber security, cross domain solutions, or related defense systems.