Staff Project Engineer (IC4)

Description:We are looking for a project engineer to join the NGI Operations and Sustainment (O&S) IPT as the Silo Execution Lead. In this role you will have the following responsibilities:

• Work with planning, CAMs, engineering, SEIT, WSI, production, and other NGI IPTs to ensure Silo IMS is comprehensive and accurately reflects the effort needed to accomplish O&S Silo scope
• Work with planning and Subcontract Management to ensure major supplier activities are properly reflected in program IMS and identify any issues in planned subcontractor approach or logic
• Use IMS as source of truth to work with primary POC's to ensure closure of tasks to complete major milestones.
• Organize, chair, and drive all schedule‑focused meetings (weekly status, silo execution, risk review, etc.).
• Lead efforts to ensure execution of Silo scope. Drive actions and tasks to closure to meet all milestones. Collaborate with broader engineering and functional support teams to stay green and, if necessary, help develop and implement Return to Green efforts.
• Assess schedule against emerging issues and communicate to Silo PM to ensure awareness of potential risks to schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent combined experience

Experience working in a high complexity system environment; demonstrated experience leading schedule execution for multi disciplinary programs.

Proficiency with Microsoft Project or Open Plan and collaborative platforms (MS Teams, SharePoint, Confluence).

Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present complex schedule information to senior leadership and external vendors.

Self starter. Requires little direction to execute responsibilities.

Desired Skills:

Experience on missile defense programs

Analytical problem‑solving capability; data‑driven decision making for root‑cause analysis of schedule slippages and supply‑chain bottlenecks

Vendor‑schedule coordination experience: ability to align external supplier delivery timelines with internal program schedules and manage performance dashboards

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.

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: 9x80 every other Friday off

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: SPACE

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First