Project Engineer Staff

Description: WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

THE WORK
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Project Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Huntsville, AL location.

This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience.

As a Project Engineer, supporting THAAD Post Production, you will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of effective and affordable weapons, materiel, or information systems product support strategies.

In addition, you will:
Lead the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of troubleshooting procedures and support documentation.
Operate primarily as a solo field representative, traveling domestically and internationally to diagnose, resolve, and record hardware, software, and firmware issues for THAAD units deployed across theater.
Blend hands on engineering problem solving with expert technical writing to ensure that maintenance crews and logistics partners have clear, actionable guidance.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop & Author Troubleshooting Content:
Write, edit, and maintain step by step repair, diagnostic, and configuration procedures for THAAD hardware, software, and firmware.
Produce quick reference guides, fault tree analyses, and cheat sheet job aids that meet DoD documentation standards.
Field Execution & Validation:
Travel alone to forward deployed THAAD sites, conduct on site diagnostics, and verify that written procedures produce repeatable, successful outcomes.
Capture field data, photographs, and lessons learned; feed this information back into the documentation cycle.
Lead System Upgrade Projects:
Coordinate, plan, and execute hardware, software, and firmware upgrades/modifications as the Field Operations Team Lead for the THAAD Logistics Operations Center (TLOC).
Liaise with OEM engineers, contractor technicians, and military logisticians to ensure upgrade timelines, safety compliance, and configuration control.
Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:
Mentor a small crew of Field Service Technicians and Contractor Logistics Support Technicians on best practice troubleshooting and documentation techniques.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
Identify recurring failure modes; propose design or process changes that reduce downtime and life cycle cost.
Support THAAD Fielding and Maintenance operations as required.

An active Security+ certification is required (or ability to obtain within 90days of hire).

WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life
Basic Qualifications:
Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 90days of hire).
Proven experience in Army or DoD logistics (or commercial equivalent) supporting complex weapon systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and preferred familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., SharePoint, DocuShare).
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative IPT.
Self motivated, detail oriented, and capable of making decisions in austere environments.
Active U.S. Department of Defense Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Travel required (20-40% of time) to domestic and overseas THAAD sites, including forward operating bases and contractor facilities.
Desired Skills:
Direct experience coordinating, planning, and executing THAAD hardware, software, and firmware upgrades as the Field Operations lead for the THAAD Logistics Operations Center (TLOC).
Background as a Field Service Technician or Contractor Logistics Support Technician supporting missile defense or comparable high value systems.
Prior leadership of technical field teams (e.g., supervising Field Service Technicians).
Hands on maintenance management in a military environment (U.S. Army, foreign armed forces, or similar).
Strong grasp of Integrated Product Team (IPT) dynamics and logistics support processes (e.g., LCC, RCM, FMECA).
9+years of progressive professional experience in weapon system support, troubleshooting, or technical writing or 7+years with a related Masters degree.
Recognized as an emerging authority on THAAD system maintenance and documentation.
Must hold a valid U.S. passport with no travel restrictions and be able to obtain necessary visas and entry permits.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First