Principal Project Engineer

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.

This position is for a Principal Project Engineer supporting the Orion Program Management Office. The chosen candidate will support the Orion Program with project leadership, execution of program transformation initiatives, and cost reduction activities. The candidate will develop business strategy plans, program management plans, and will be responsible for coordination, collaboration, integration, and status with the Orion Program Management Office, LM executive leadership, our international partners, and the NASA customer.

A key and critical focus of this position will be to lead key initiatives focused on improving existing program performance to enable a sustained production program that enables future missions and program opportunities.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Below are some of the benefits you can enjoy. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 – $288,305. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 – $255,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Demonstrated experience in program and project management, leading business strategy and program capture initiatives, and leading complex transformations of organizations. This position requires system engineering background, experience in human spaceflight and deep space exploration, and a keen business acumen.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in program/project management and systems engineering. Familiarity with human spaceflight customers, stakeholders, and industry. Strong project management, system integration, team building, and communication skills. Experience in program change management. Exposure and knowledge of capture management process. Must be willing to travel.

Clearance Level: None

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: Full-time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees…