Project Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Product Line Lead to own end-to-end execution of a product line, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, on-time solutions for the Navy customer. The role emphasizes managing scope, schedule, cost, and performance under demanding timelines.

The candidate will lead engineering programs, recruit and train staff, and ensure adherence to program requirements while maintaining DoD security clearance and US citizenship compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
• Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to requirements.
• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Skills

Tech architecture knowledge

Team leadership

Cost estimation

Bottom-up cost estimates

High-pressure resilience

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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!

The Product Line Lead (PLL) functions as the “mini‑project manager” for a specific product line, owning end‑to‑end execution of that line’s scope, schedule, cost, and performance within the larger program. Acting as the single point of accountability, the PLL coordinates cross‑functional teams, manages stakeholder expectations, and drives delivery of high‑quality, on‑time, and on‑budget product solutions that meet the Navy customer’s requirements.

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

Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organizing, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project staff according to requirements. Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/combined education
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

• Deep understanding of the product line's technology and system architecture.
• Experience leading and growing a team, including mentorship of junior staff.
• Proven track record or identifying and mitigating issues, weighing cost, scheudle and technical.
• Demonstrated skill in developing bottom-up cost estimates (labor, material, subcontractors), and managing accounts using EVM.
• High-pressure resilience and ability to lead a team in meeting agressive timelines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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.