Engineering Planner

Description:What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we are advancing mission-critical technologies and delivering innovative solutions that support national security and aerospace programs around the world. Our teams develop and maintain highly technical systems that require precision, collaboration, and excellence in execution.

This position is based in Mount Laurel, home to one of Lockheed Martin's major engineering and technology hubs supporting advanced defense and radar systems programs. The Mount Laurel site brings together engineering, program management, logistics, and operations professionals who collaborate on cutting-edge solutions that directly support U.S. military and allied defense initiatives. The Engineering Planner plays a key role in ensuring Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with program requirements.

The Work

The Engineering Planner will support the planning, development, and delivery of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for Lockheed Martin programs. This role serves as the primary liaison between engineering and program management to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant technical documentation.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating meetings between engineering, program management, and stakeholders

Maintaining action-item logs and tracking program metrics

Preparing and managing route sheets and documentation packages

Supporting schedule development and maintaining planning tools

Monitoring project timelines and ensuring deliverables meet established deadlines

Preparing and maintaining status reports for leadership and customers

Assisting with process improvements related to technical documentation and workflow coordination

Supporting cross-functional teams at the Mount Laurel facility in a fast-paced engineering environment

Who We Are

We are a collaborative team focused on operational excellence, technical accuracy, and mission success. Located in Mount Laurel, NJ, our teams support advanced technology and defense programs that require strong coordination, precision, and innovation.

We value accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities to grow their careers in a dynamic engineering environment.

Who You Are

You are a highly organized professional with experience supporting engineering planning or technical documentation efforts. You thrive in dynamic environments, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field

2+ years of engineering planning or technical document coordination experience

Experience preparing and maintaining status reports

Desired Skills

Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Jira

Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, including recording minutes and action items

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with customers, engineering teams, and senior leadership

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines

Why Join Us

Joining Lockheed Martin in Mount Laurel, NJ means becoming part of a team that contributes to highly visible and impactful defense programs. Employees at this location benefit from working alongside experienced engineering and program professionals while supporting technologies that make a meaningful difference. You will have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and collaboration in an environment that values innovation, integrity, and mission success.

Basic Qualifications:

Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field,

2+years of engineering planning or technical document coordination experience.

Experience preparing and maintaining status reports

Desired Skills:

Proficiency with scheduling tools such as JIRA, Experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) and recording minutes/action items.

Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interact with customers, engineering teams, and senior leadership.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.

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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Possibility of Telecommuting after training phase.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate: 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 $60,600 - $106,835. 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. 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Administrative

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First