JOB ID: 730935BR
Date posted: Jun. 01, 2026
Description:
You will be the Project Engineer Development Ground Systems - Level 4 for the F-35 Line of Business Engineering (LOBe) team within Engineering and Technology (E&T) supporting the Ground Systems Team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge ground system capabilities for the F‑35 program.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Project Engineer Development Ground Systems - Level 4 you will be responsible for steering engineering execution, managing cost and schedule, and ensuring technical excellence across the F‑35 Ground Systems portfolio.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
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Own day‑to‑day engineering execution for assigned programs, ensuring performance, cost, and schedule targets are met.
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Identify issues, risks, and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies to proactively manage technical challenges.
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Lead cross‑functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions across all Domain Excellence (DEx) teams.
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Serve as the prime technical point of contact for complex projects, driving issues to resolution and keeping leadership informed.
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Coordinate engineering scope across specialty teams, managing dependencies and integration risks.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
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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.
Who You Are
You are a results‑driven engineer with a proven track record of managing complex, high‑visibility programs. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring strong analytical skills, and can translate technical challenges into clear, actionable plans. Your experience in cost, schedule, and technical performance management positions you to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive successful outcomes for the F‑35 Ground Systems portfolio.
Further Information About This Opportunity
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering or alternative Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) degree
- Project Engineering / Project Management / Program Management and/or Technical experience
- EVMS (Earned Value Management System) and/or CAM (Control Account Management) experience
- Experience developing and managing project/program schedules (Microsoft Project, Open Plan, or similar)
- Experience communicating with multi-disciplined engineering teams
- Experience working with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Reprogramming Lab development lifecycles
- Experience with project performance and metric tools such as Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), OpenPlan and Tableau
- Experience with Risk and Opportunity management and systems such as ROADS
- Experience conducting or participating in Test Planning and Test Readiness Reviews (TRR)
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
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:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Systems Engineering: Other
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
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