Project Engineer (Level 2)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; 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 Space in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a professional to support the THAAD Solution Train Engineer. The role centers on agile processes, metrics, tool development, and coordination with customers to keep program momentum.

The candidate will contribute to PI planning, maintain demo schedules, and assist senior management with WSEIT activities, while handling data transfers on SIPR networks and striving for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Systems Engineering).
• Minimum 1 year of program support experience on different engineering projects, preferably within defense or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge or experience of Python scripting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
• Masters degree in a STEM related field.
• Familiarity with secure (SIPR) networks and data handling procedures.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in generating Agile metrics for leadership briefings.
• Build tools to support the STE and the Release Train Engineers.
• Coordinate and plan Solution Train Activity Report meetings with customer.
• Support PI planning activities.
• Manage demo schedule and attendee list; distribute post‑demo packages to the Technical Project Office (TPO) using SIPR‑required transfers.
• Maintain the demo schedule page with contacts, notes, and relevant details.
• Support the THAAD Weapon Systems Engineering Integration and Test (WSEIT) Senior management team with various activities.
• Serve as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA).
• Coordinate engineering program planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects.

Skills

Python scripting

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Agile / Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

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.

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.

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.

In This Position

The Employee Will Directly Report To The THAAD Solution Train Engineer (STE) And Provide Support With Several Activities Related To An Agile Environment Including

• Support the team in the generation Agile metrics for preparation to brief to Sr. leadership
• Build tools to support the STE and the Release Train Engineers
• Coordinate and plan Solution Train Activity Report meetings with customer
• Support PI planning activities
• Manage demo schedule and attendee list; distribute post‑demo packages to the Technical Project Office (TPO) using SIPR‑required transfers.
• Maintain the demo schedule page with contacts, notes, and relevant details.
• Support the THAAD Weapon Systems Engineering Integration and Test (WSEIT) Senior management team with various activities.
• Serve as a Data Transfer Agent (DTA).

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Science, Systems Engineering).
• Minimum 1 year of program support experience on different engineering projects, preferably within defense or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge or experience of Python scripting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Masters degree in a STEM related field
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Familiarity with secure (SIPR) networks and data handling procedures.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks.
• Experience with Python scripting.

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: Describe the last time you joined a new organization. How did you get acclimated? What were the most valuable pieces of information you learned or activities you undertook?

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Give me an example of a time you paid close attention to detail and how it helped you avoid a mistake.

Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?

Be accountable: Describe a time you had to deal with a particularly difficult resource management issue regarding people, materials, or assets.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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
• 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.