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Engineering Project Manager Principal - Level 6

Lockheed Martin CorporationMarietta, GA

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Paid Vacation
Flexible/Unlimited PTO
Career Development

Job Description

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.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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

Clearance Level: None

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.

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

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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Requirements Development

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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