JOB ID: 726256BR
Date posted: Apr. 28, 2026
Description:
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.
OVERVIEW:
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.
What does this role look like?
Come join Lockheed Martin's National Security Space Remote Sensing (RS) Engineering Team. This team has been a primary provider of national Remote Sensing capabilities for over 50+ years. As part of our team, you will get to build products that elevate the mission and be a trusted partner for critical national capabilities.
We are seeking a candidate with experience in program Configuration & Data Management (CDM) processes, procedures, and tools. The candidate will be supporting Remote Sensing programs with implementation of new and existing hardware’s Configuration documentation requirements. The CDM candidate must have a sound understanding of CDM life-cycle activities and how to appropriately apply the principles of EIA 649.
Also seeking candidate who possesses solid verbal and writing communication skills.
We are looking for a detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills to manage priorities for multiple tasks.
As part of the Configuration & Data Management team, your responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing, analyzing, and releasing engineering changes and other requirements documentation in the Product Lifecycle Management repository (EPDM), including initiation and follow up activities for corrective actions
- Ensure customer contract and configuration/data management requirements are met
- Support administration of CDM repository databases and systems.
- Manage accurate baselines and provide status accounting reporting.
- Participate in CM audit events
- Conducting/managing change boards, tracking action items, and generating meeting minutes
- Analyzing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)/Subcontractor Data Requirements List (SDRL) for contract and task compatibility and loading CDRL/SDRLs to tracking tools and websites
This role targets candidates with experience in configuration and data management within aerospace, defense, or space environments, including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and tools such as Windchill EPDM or similar PDM systems. Key experience includes managing technical baselines, engineering change control, and configuration audits (FCA, PCA, CVA) aligned to ANSI/EIA-649 standards. Backgrounds in CDRL/SDRL management, data repositories, documentation control, and lifecycle data tracking are highly relevant, along with leading change control boards (CCB) and supporting cross-functional engineering teams. Additional keywords include systems engineering, remote sensing, national security space, satellite programs, data governance, audit compliance, requirements traceability, and security/data marking. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Access, Confluence, Teams, and collaboration tools is preferred. Strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, TS/SCI-cleared environment are essential.
Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge or experience of configuration and data management principles and standards such as ANSI/EIA-649.
- Experience managing a technical baseline in Windchill EPDM or another Enterprise Product Data Management (PDM) system.
- Experience with Contract Deliverable Requirement List (CDRL), managing deliverable schedules and performing deliveries to the customer.
- Experience in Data Management activities such as scheduling, tracking, and submitting data, and/or working with data repositories.
- Experience in conducting/managing change boards or similar meetings, tracking action items, and generating meeting minutes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Active or Current TS/SCI security clearance, thus US citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to multitask and lead across several competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to understand and work with various disciplines.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in conducting CM audit events such as Configuration Verification Audit, Functional Configuration Audit, and Physical Configuration Audit
- Experience in Access Databases, Confluence, Teams, and other collaboration tools
- Experience with C&DM start-up activities.
- Proficiency in Security and Data Marking practices
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Technical, Business, or related degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
TS/SCI
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:
9x80 every other Friday off
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 $90,200 - $159,045. 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 $103,700 - $179,860. 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.
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:
SPACE
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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