Project Engineer

Job ID: 735445BR Date posted: Jul. 27, 2026
Description: Join Our Team as a Project Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.

Location: This position does not support teleworking ;the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Littleton CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program at Lockheed Martin has a long and proud history of supporting the US Navy in its mission of Strategic Deterrence since the inception of the Polaris missile program in December of 1956. We are developing the next-generation of flight avionics for the D5 Life Extension 2 program which will form backbone of the submarine launched ballistic missile program until the year 2084.


What does this role look like?

This role is for a Product Realization Lead who will lead all engineering disciplines in the release of engineering documentation, acquisition of materials, construction of hardware, and on-time delivery of that hardware to the assembly, integration & test location (AI&T). For development, the primary integration location will be Building 352 (Trident Development Laboratory) on the Lockheed Martin Waterton campus in Littleton, CO. Starting in FY2029, AI&T will transition to the Missile Integration and Test Facility (MISF) located at the Strategic Warfare Facility (SWF) at Strategic Warfare Atlantic (SWFLANT) in Kings Bay, GA.

The position will require both a strong technical background in Electrical Engineering, as well as demonstrated experience leading large scale product

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• This role is reports directly to the D5LE2 Tactical Avionics Sr Engineering Mgr.
• This role will encompass all Development and Production scope for both the Test Missile Kit (TMK2) and the Tactical Avionics portion of the D5LE2 missile.
• Lead the development and release process of all engineering artifacts required to support build of circuit card assemblies, connectors, enclosures, cable harnesses, and other miscellaneous materials need to support the build process.
• Be the single engineering authority for all subcontracts actions including SOW, Specs, RFP, Proposal technical evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier technical direction.
• Lead the technical execution of CCA build and test at suppliers and support CCA test planning and execution at the AI&T facility.
• Support the smooth transition of product to the AI&T facility and ensure clean handoff.
• Report status of all deliverables to the D5LE2 TMK2 and Tactical Avionics program managers (PMs).
• Provide technical guidance and status to Executive leadership including the FBM Director of Avionics and the D5LE2 Program Director.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Prior leadership roles culminating in the delivery of flight avionics products for high-reliability military applications.
• 8+ years professional experience
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance , thus you are a US Citizen .

Why Lockheed Martin?

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.


Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.


At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee... join us to experience your future!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional projects instead
• History of engineering leadership roles culminating in the delivery of flight avionics products for high-reliability military applications.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelors in an Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• MS in an Engineering or related STEM discipline.
• Background in supply chain and/or subcontracts management.
• Experienced at leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
• Experience on Space and/or Missile Defense Missions.
• Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
• Demonstrated strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members.
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
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 $139,600 - $246,100. 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.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First