Project Engineer IV (Staff) - Secret Clearance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
About Lockheed Martin Space:
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.
About the Role:
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Project Engineer to support the ESS GRIFFON program, focusing on the supporting trade studies on integration of a Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) satellite communications (SATCOM) system Testbed. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in systems and hardware integration and cross-functional coordination between different stakeholders.
As the Project Engineer, your roles will be:
- Perform trades studies -including assessing facility feasibility and personnel requirements, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate, and schedule for integration of HWIL test environment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including software, hardware, test engineers, and facility leads- to identify and prioritize facility integration of testbed hardware with overall system design and development
- Coordinates activities with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Coordinate with procurement, subcontractors, and facility managers to ensure timely material and resource availability
- Lead and facilitate Interface Control Document (ICD) review and alignment across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, and program requirements
Successful applicants generally have at least 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in Engineering or related STEM degree (e.g., (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Systems, or related field)
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
Basic Qualifications
Skill Requirements:
- Experience in the field of Project Engineering, Field Engineering, and/or Program Support experience
- Proven experience leading complex engineering projects through all phases (design, procurement, construction/commissioning, closeout)
- Experience applying cost estimating and project management methodologies, including developing Bills of Materials (BOM), to support program planning and execution
- Background in systems-level hardware and software testing
- Experience with reviewing, interpreting, and developing ICDs, with focus on the space to ground segment interface
- Strong technical aptitude with ability to read, interpret, and validate engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership and external customers
- Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
Security Clearance / Work Authorization
- To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
- Active Secret security clearance is required for consideration and is the minimum level of clearance required to start employment.
- Although not required to start, the selected applicant must be eligible to obtain, and maintain, Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (i.e. TS/SCI) for long term employment on this program
Desired Skills
- 7+ years of experience of project engineering, field engineering, or related program support experience
- Prior SATCOM experience with background in HWIL testbeds
- Familiarity with LM corporate engineering processes, tools, and data management systems
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Advanced working knowledge of project management methodologies (PMP, EVM, MIL-STD, LM governance frameworks
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.