Senior Project Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Oversees procurement planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the designated area of responsibility. Develops and formulates procurement processes; reviews product design for compliance with procurement standards, company policies, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Assesses and approves changes to design, specifications, and documentation releases. Coordinates procurement activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving issues with engineering design and testing. Lockheed Martin's aircraft leadership is earned through relentless research and development of high-performance combat, air mobility and reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. We also provide world-class training, focused logistics support, and advanced targeting and navigation technologies to enable the right people with the right skills to be in the right place at the right time with the right information and the right munitions to accomplish their missions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ADP lab computer infrastructure support, asset management, cyber resiliency, technical design, system development, system test and capability enhancements. Candidate will participate in operations and all project phases including proposal development, design, component procurement, system integration, and system verification. Candidate will be responsible for contributing to system design, system stand-up, and system deployment. The position will require close coordination with program cyber security representatives, cross-functional lab development engineering teams and lab customers. Candidate must exhibit: excellent problem-solving skills, be a team player, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to adjust the work schedule periodically to support program activities, and be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. The candidate must be willing to mentor junior-level team members. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 10 years of professional procurement experience. Desired skills Strong organizational skills for overseeing procurement planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects, with a focus on utilizing IT systems for efficient workflow management. Ability to develop and formulate procurement programs, integrating IT tools to streamline processes and enhance data analysis. Strong IT knowledge in software and hardware, with proficiency in using advanced technology to review product design for compliance with procurement standards, company policies, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Competence in assessing and approving changes to design, specifications, and documentation releases, using IT solutions to track and manage revisions effectively. Effective coordination skills for managing procurement activities related to technical developments, scheduling, and resolving issues with engineering design and testing, leveraging IT platforms to improve communication and collaboration. Strong organizational skills for achieving project objectives, utilizing project management software to ensure timely and successful completion. 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. * Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Other Important Information 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 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.

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