Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Huntsville, AL seeks a Project Engineer to join the THAAD Obsolescence Surveillance Team. You will manage databases and tools to track, report on, and resolve obsolescence across ground, interceptor, and software components, and coordinate supplier data submissions and contract data deliveries.

Responsibilities include database optimization, data validation for IPLs, and preparing SDRL/CDRL submissions; requires building metrics, and collaboration with internal/external

Qualifications

• Familiar with Obsolescence practices and Principles.
• Experience or coursework in design or management of databases.
• Experience using databases and/or visualizations (e.g. MS Access, Tableau, PostGres, SQL/Oracle).
• Experience presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, US Citizenship is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering, data science, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
• Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Skills

Obsolescence practices

Database design

Database visualization

Stakeholder communication

Secret clearance

Degree in engineering/CS

Python scripting

AI prompting

C#/.NET basics

Current Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering, data science, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Access

Tableau

PostGres

SQL/Oracle

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

When enemies attack, governments need be ready to defend their soldiers, citizens, and infrastructure. That’s where THAAD comes in – it's one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world and is ready to take on the challenge.

Learn more about THAAD.

We are seeking a Project Engineer to join the THAAD Obsolescence Surveillance Team in Huntsville, AL. This role will collaborate with other team members to manage databases and tools to track, report on, and resolve material obsolescence issues across the ground, interceptor and software components of the THAAD architecture. This role will also coordinate supplier data submissions as well as support prime contract data submission creation, tracking and customer submittals in support of contract requirements.

As a Project Engineer, You Will

• Proactively manage an obsolescence inventory database and case management system with a view towards improvement and optimization of the database.
• Provide inventory analysis development and maintenance.
• Provide data validation for THAAD Indentured Parts Lists (IPL) and subcontractor data submittals.
• Prepare metrics and provide input for internal and external program needs related to document creation, submission and presentation that integrate information from a variety of industry and LM tools.
• Improve, modernize and optimize databases, spreadsheets and integrate visualization tools to use by the team and customers.
• Drive accurate and timely SDRL submittal of obsolescence data from suppliers.
• Manage CDRL prime contract submissions.

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Familiar with Obsolescence practices and Principles.
• Experience or coursework in design or management of databases.
• Experience using databases and/or visualizations (e.g. MS Access, Tableau, PostGres, SQL/Oracle, etc.).
• Experience presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering, data science, or related technical discipline.
• Knowledge of or experience with data transformation / cleaning.
• Experience with and interest in database development and management.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of system databases, data elements and application software solutions to optimize data gathering and analysis.
• Understanding of obsolescence principles and component/system life cycles.
• Experience working on an aerospace or defense program.
• Basic understanding of Object-oriented designC#/.net experience highly desired.
• Experience developing Python scripts for custom tooling is highly desired
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Active or Current Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.