DMS Project Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Project Engineer for F-22 Sustainment to drive DMS initiatives ensuring mission readiness and supply-chain resilience. You will guide cross-functional teams, coordinate with legacy vendors, and evaluate new sources while tracking budgets and risks.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in engineering, 6+ years in aerospace/defense, and a Final SECRET Clearance. Travel up to 10% and strong communication with customers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• 6+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
• Experience effectively communicating status and challenges to multi-disciplined engineering teams and external customers
• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Final SECRET Clearance

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and risk registers for each DMS effort and track execution against program milestones
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to drive source-reduction, part qualification, and alternate sourcing
• Lead coordination with legacy vendors, evaluate new sources, and manage contractual discussions to secure quality and price stability
• Conduct feasibility studies, performance testing, and certification of alternate parts or manufacturing processes
• Track project budgets, forecast cost avoidance, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Present concise briefings and risk updates to senior leadership, program managers, and external customers

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Team leadership

SECRET Clearance

US Citizenship

Travel 10%

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Control Account Manager (CAM) tools

Job description

Standard Job Description

As a Project Engineer in F-22 Sustainment, you'll lead critical Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) initiatives that safeguard the F-22 supply chain, protect mission readiness, and enable continued excellence in sustainment. Your work will drive innovative solutions to keep a world-class fighter flying at peak performance well into the future.

Standard Job Description

As a Project Engineer in F-22 Sustainment, you'll lead critical Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) initiatives that safeguard the F-22 supply chain, protect mission readiness, and enable continued excellence in sustainment. Your work will drive innovative solutions to keep a world-class fighter flying at peak performance well into the future.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and risk registers for each DMS effort and track execution against program milestones
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams to drive source-reduction, part qualification, and alternate sourcing
• Lead coordination with legacy vendors, evaluate new sources, and manage contractual discussions to secure quality and price stability
• Conduct feasibility studies, performance testing, and certification of alternate parts or manufacturing processes
• Track project budgets, forecast cost avoidance, and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track
• Present concise briefings and risk updates to senior leadership, program managers, and external customers

** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 6+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
• Experience effectively communicating status and challenges to multi-disciplined engineering teams and external customers
• Willing to travel up to 10%
• Final SECRET Clearance

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with USAF modification program requirements to include documentation, TCTOs, kits, tooling, and special test equipment
• Experience with F-22 sustainment teams and processes to include engineering assistance requests and inspection requirements
• Working knowledge of systems engineering processes, avionics, vehicle systems, and their operation
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Manager (CAM) tools and processes, and Risk & Opportunity Management
• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, and problem solving skills
• Passion for the F-22 and the warfighter

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.