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Project Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin

King of Prussia, PAFull-time$96–178K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$96–178K/yr
Location
King of Prussia, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a Project Engineer Sr to lead inventory of classified Nuclear Weapons Related Materiel for the US Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Program. The role interfaces with senior Navy members to support compliance with NWRM processes, transfers assets between government and company inventory systems, and maintains accurate accountability. Materiel receipts, transfers, work in process, and storage are subject to customer and other audits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Earned Value ManagementCustomer RelationshipsStakeholder RelationshipsAudit ExperienceAsset TrackingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelERPMRPInventory ManagementProperty ManagementEquipment ManagementNavy FBM ProgramsNWRM RequirementsEVM Baseline ReviewProgram Cost ReportingProgram Schedule ReportingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationNARSSite AuditsSelf-Assessments

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Discipline or Equivalent ExperienceActive Interim Secret Clearance With Top Secret EligibilityTop Secret Clearance25% Travel

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

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!

Advance Strategic Programs (ASP) has an exciting opportunity to work as a lead for inventory of classified Nuclear Weapons Related Materiel (NWRM) for the US Navy (USN) Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. As the NWRM lead for the FBM Program you will interface with senior members of the USN to ensure compliance with the USN NWRM processes per OD 67841 Vol 1 and Vol 2. The selected candidate will be a detailed oriented employee with exceptional verbal, written and communication skills. You will also be responsible for the transfer of NWRM assets from the Government Owned Equipment (GOE) inventory system to the Lockheed Martin Work in Process (WIP) system with accurate accountability of transfers. All materiel in receipt, transfer, WIP and storage are subject to customer audits along with DCMA and other audit organizations.

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

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

  • Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Demonstrated experience in building strong relationships with the customer and other stakeholders

  • Experience with both internal and external audits

  • Prior experience managing asset and tracking projects or similar activity

  • Proficient capabilities in using Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets

  • Active DoD interim Secret Clearance with Top Secret Eligibility

  • Previous Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Materiel’s Requirements Planning (MRP) Experience

  • Inventory, property, or equipment management experience

  • 25% travel may be required

Desired Skills

  • Prior experience with Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Programs

  • Knowledge and experience with NWRM requirements in accordance with USN OD 67841 Vol 1 document

  • Review Earned Value Management (EVM) baseline and report monthly program cost and schedule to management

  • Effective written and verbal communication with ability to interface and interact successfully across all organizations

  • Competency with customer provided NWRM materiel movement systems i.e., Navy’s Nuclear Weapons Related Materiel (NWRM) Accountability and Reporting System (NARS) for Government Owned Equipment (GOE)

  • Actively engages in ethics, diversity communications and execution

  • Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance for mission sensitive work

  • Experience with conducting site audits and completing self-assessments

Interview Questions

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Do you think that less than 100% accuracy is acceptable? In what situation?

Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?

Be accountable: Describe a time when you encouraged someone to take responsibility for improving their work standards.

Business Acumen: Can you describe a time when you used financial data to identify key business planning issues or concerns?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,233 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$96–178K/yr
  • Pennsylvania median$90–130K/yr98 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,771 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $137K, is 21% above the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($113K) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 253 open Project Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 5,233 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (4,065 postings).
Education
3,247 of the 5,233 open Project Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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