Software Project Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 3 Security Clearance

Position: Software Project Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 3 with Security Clearance
Job Number 720996

Description:

This role will support the Dynamic Targeting and Surveillance Systems Advanced Development Program software team as a Project Engineer. This position is a fast-paced role that will report up through Combat Systems with responsibilities to ensure integration of Cost and Schedule for mission system software teams, generate and maintain technical roadmaps, and process/metric generation. What You Will Be Doing - Maintaining the technical, cost and schedule aspects of all applicable contracts of the team - Assisting project managers and leadership with monitoring and evaluating project progress and problem solving, including developing and assisting in managing detailed project plans, timelines, and technical content - Reviewing the status of projects and budgets, support and cost inquiries, variance documentation, critical path and forecast misses, annual comprehensive estimate at completion (CEAC) efforts, and new business proposals - Collaborating with all levels of personnel within the Team, other functional departments, programs, and government personnel - Providing earned value performance and EAC assessments, risks and opportunities and implementing approved risk handling plans - Participating in all required reviews and audits with the customer, government, DCMA, etc.

- Collecting information and generating technical roadmaps to reflect program performance - Generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs) with support of the team - Serving as a Control Account Manager (CAM) on the team and supporting the greater team with their day-to-day roles - Perform other supporting duties as assigned by team leadership What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus
-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are Project Engineers are essential to ensuring that teams can succeed within LM Aero and, in this role, the Project Engineer will be interacting with several pieces of the software development lifecycle and gain a lot of exposure to the process of how software is developed and delivered.

As a project engineer, this individual will also be helping to ensure that the team has the appropriate metrics, data collection/organization, and status available to operate smoothly.
** Must be a US citizen. This position requires special access and an interim Secret clearance to start.
** At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. AeroSW
2026

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university
• Project Management, Project Engineering or Program Management experience
• Experience with finance, planning, reporting, and budgeting Desired

Skills:

• Experience with Earned Value Management, or in a Control Account Manager Role
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with technical teams
• Experience with executive communications 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…