Engineering job at Lockheed Martin - Project Engineer Staff (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Project Engineer Staff (HYBRID TELEWORK)

Job Description:

Description:We are committed to work-life balance by promoting this hybrid telework opportunity. These job requirements allow the employee to work at a Lockheed Martin-designated office or job site for part of the work schedule.

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we lead in engineering and technological innovation, solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. Our teams design, develop, and deliver advanced solutions that make a global impact while driving a better, more secure future.

The Work

We are seeking a Project Engineer Staff to join our team in Owego, NY, supporting the full product lifecycle of avionics subsystems in the role of a Control Account Manager (CAM). The CAM will own the financial and schedule performance of one or more engineering control accounts (CAs) within a large‑scale program. The CAM will partner closely with engineering leads, senior program managers, and finance teams to ensure that cost, schedule, and technical objectives are met and risks are proactively managed.

As a Project Engineer Staff, you’ll coordinate planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. You’ll develop plans, review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. You will coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Key Responsibilities:

Control Account Ownership

- Serve as the single point of accountability for cost, schedule, and performance of assigned engineering CAs.

- Develop and maintain the CA budget, forecast, and earned value management baselines.

- Partner with engineering, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to resolve cross‑functional issues.

- Facilitate regular CA review meetings and ensure clear communication of status and decisions.

- Agile participation as an Integrated Product Team member to include engineering planning activities to achieve program cost and schedule objectives.

Earned Value Management (EVM):

- Track, analyze, and report EVM metrics (CPI, SPI, TCPI) on a regular cadence.

- Identify variances, root causes, and corrective actions; communicate impacts to program leadership.

Integrated Planning & Scheduling:

- Coordinate with engineering leads to develop realistic work breakdown structures (WBS) and detailed schedules.

- Ensure alignment between the CA schedule and overall program master schedule.

Financial Forecasting & Reporting:

- Produce monthly cost forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, and variance reports.

- Support the preparation of program financial reviews, audits, and stakeholder briefings.

Risk & Issue Management:

- Identify cost‑schedule risks within the CA, assess their impact, and drive mitigation plans.

- Maintain a risk register and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.

Please Note:

Ability to travel up to 10 required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance at the SECRET level.

Who You Are

You are a results-driven engineering professional with experience in program or project controls in aerospace, defense, or similarly complex engineering environment. You enjoy leading teams, solving problems, and delivering reliable, high-quality systems for real-world applications. You bring an understanding of system integration, avionic system lifecycle processes, and are passionate about mission success.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, youll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work on impactful projects, and contribute to national security. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and industry-leading benefits to support your career and well-being. If youre ready to lead innovation and build a better future, join us.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM related field

• Minimum 5 years of program or project controls experience in aerospace, defense, or a similarly complex engineering environment.

• Proven hands‑on experience applying EVM principles to large programs.

• Ability to develop, manage, and forecast multi‑million‑dollar budgets.

• Proficiency with scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6) and creating WBS/OBS structures.

• Strong quantitative and root‑cause analysis capabilities.

• Familiarity with Agile concepts and Atlassian tools such as Jira.

• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance at the Secret level. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills:
• Advanced Degree – Master’s in STEM, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or Finance.

• Professional Certifications – Earned Value Professional (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Cost Engineer (CCE).

• Defense Program Experience – Direct experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes, Milestones, and CPARS.

• Systems Engineering Knowledge – Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and integration with control accounts.

• Advanced Analytics – Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for performance reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex data to senior leadership.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead
cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.

• Process Improvement – Involvement in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous‑improvement initiatives.

• Current active Secret security 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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 $120,100 - $208,150. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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 worlds 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Advanced Degree – Master’s in STEM, Engineering Management, Business Administration, or Finance.

• Professional Certifications – Earned Value Professional (EVP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Cost Engineer (CCE).

• Defense Program Experience – Direct experience with Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes, Milestones, and CPARS.

• Systems Engineering Knowledge – Understanding of systems engineering lifecycle and integration with control accounts.

• Advanced Analytics – Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) for performance reporting.

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex data to senior leadership.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

• Leadership – Demonstrated ability to lead
cross‑functional teams and influence without direct authority.

• Process Improvement – Involvement in Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous‑improvement initiatives.

• Current active Secret security clearance

Job Ident #: 93725584640

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Owego, New York, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/