F-35 Project Engineer - Customer Programs Execution - Level 2

Reference: 734923BRPosted: 2026-07-15Location: Fort Worth, TexasClearance: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:You will be a Project Engineer for the Customer Programs team in the F-35 Line of Business Engineering (LOBe) team within Engineering & Technology (E&T). You will be responsible for developing and maintaining a thorough and detailed understanding of the technical scope, cost, and schedule, collaborating with the Program Management (PM) office, and driving the Domain Excellence (Dex) team performance.Our team is is assigned responsibility, authority, and accountability for execution of the Engineering and Technology (E&T) activity across the entire LOB to accomplish Program cost, schedule, and performance. What You Will Be DoingAs the F-35 Customer Programs Project Engineering lead your responsibilities will include: • Performing EV analysis at the contract level and understand impacts to overall engineering for Customer Program contracts • Understanding and communicating how the technical scope of the contract aligns with the overall program objectives, strategy and managing engineering scope. • Discuss proposal initiatives associated with implementing engineering changes that impact the F-35 Air Vehicle with additional collaboration with the Production Readiness, Test Readiness and Mods Readiness teams. • Effectively communicating technical issues to various levels of management while coordinating resolution in parallel through development of closure plans • Identifying cross-contract gaps and providing recommendation of resolution • Identifying risks and opportunities and drive the closure plans through technical leadership. • Support shaping of proposals – particularly technical requirements – to best position LM Aero to win new F-35 contracts. Interface with Program Management, Finance & Business Ops, and other functions to support proposal development and negotiation.** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **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.This position can be located in Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA or Palmdale, CABasic Qualifications:• BS in Engineering or alternate STEM major with technical experience • Project Engineering/technical experience• EVMS and / or CAM experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Desired Skills:• F-35 Program Experience • Experience developing project plans, basis-of-estimates, and integrated master schedules. • Experience working with PDM and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Project, Excel). • Experience with contract modifications proposals • Experience leading a team and a large project.• Demonstrated organizational skills with specific experience managing conflicting priorities.• Demonstrated analytical skills, solving complex technical problems.Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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 weekLockheed 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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Systems Engineering: OtherType: Full-TimeShift: First