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Engineering Project Manager Principal - Level 6

Job in Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30064, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-09
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Project Engineer to lead and manage C130 new development and modernization efforts. You will function as part of the AMMM Project Engineering team responsible for delivering complex system development products and solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Principal Project Engineer Manager your responsibilities will include:

Be the technical leader solving new development opportunities or modernized solutions of an integrated and complex system/technical development from concept, through design, implementation, test, manufacturing/deployment and sustainment.

Ensure alignment with Engineering and Technology strategy, business development, program architect, technical feasibility.

Drive planning, technical performance measures, trade studies, risk evaluations, across all Engineering Teams to meet contract cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

Lead and manage engineering teams to develop and refine technical solutions.

Act as single voice and point of contact to program management and senior leadership.

Provide timely and accurate insight to key program impacts or opportunities to the Program Manager.

Develop innovative and scalable design approaches to maintain agility and flexibility.

Complete all Earned Value Management assigned duties to include work authorization requests, estimate at complete reviews, schedule status, variance reporting, comprehensive estimates at complete, and proposal tasks.

What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture 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
A collaborative, seasoned engineering leader with extensive experience in aerospace project management, capable of driving complex modernization programs and delivering results on schedule and budget.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic) with 12 years of experience developing aircraft upgrades or modifications

Experience in aircraft design, analysis, and/or aircraft systems or structure

Experience in leading a cross functional organization as a Project Engineer or Technical Manager in the development of a new and/or modified development program

Desired skills

Has C-130 Technical domain knowledge like Software, Avionics, Aircraft or Systems

Demonstrated understanding of Program planning and management of complex program issues

Experienced at reporting program progress to senior leadership

Possess strong inter-personal skills to work with a diverse capabilities team

Demonstrated proficiency in developing proposals and execution of programs

Ability to author papers and presentation material

Expert ability to provide team oversight of Technical Supplier and Sub-Contract Management

Demonstrated communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases

Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical planning across a broad range of stakeholders

Risk and Opportunity experience

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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