Project Engineer

Job ID: 718593BR
Date posted: Feb. 23, 2026

Description: Lockheed Martin "Ahead of Ready"

Defending against modern-day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. That's why we're able to integrate from end to end so you can detect, control and engage the full spectrum of missile threats across every domain. It's why we're investing in ground-breaking technology like directed energy, space-based capabilities, and solid state radar. To create layers of defense that help keep us all safe.

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to be part of a team developing missile defense technology that could forever change our ability to deter and respond to adversity.

You can learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) by visiting this link

As a Project Engineer and member of the NGI Weapon System Integration team, you will perform tasks related to the new integration the NGI All-Up-Round (AUR)
into GMD.

In this role, you will:

• Interface with the customer define and execute

process for inputting, tracking, and closure of
external action items / customer requests

• Track the team's weekly priorities and make

sure the team is progressing to burn them down

• Support Integration Lead and the team to work

stretch assignments as necessary

• Coordinate with Cost Account Manager and

Planning to track weekly IMS burndown for the
team, to ensure team is working to the baseline

• Define, coordinate, and execute the process for

ensuring all information received and provided
to/from the government is readily available for
program use

• Support proposal efforts for the Element Level

Engineering through Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and cost assessments

This position is available in "Rocket City" USA Huntsville, AL
You can learn more about Huntsville, AL by visiting this link.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating across functional and programmatic boundaries
• Experience working with a variety engineering disciplines
• The eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD Final Secret Security Clearance - U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills:

• Proposal Experience
• Development of Key Performance Indicators, metric management, data dashboards using Tableau or similar
• Experience with working with an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and creating/executing IMS tasks.
• Familiarity with all phases of the development life cycle for missile and/or launch vehicle programs and supporting production of missile, launch vehicle, spacecraft, or aircraft hardware
• Experience collaborating with internal and external customers and executive leadership
• Basic understanding of systems thinking techniques
• Program/Project Management experience with the ability to articulate sophisticated technical and programmatic issues to subordinates, peers, leadership, and customers
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM)
• Active or Current Secret clearance

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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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