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Project Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Sunnyvale, CAFull-time$107–198K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$107–198K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager to support multiple programs across Strategic Missile Defense, National Security Space, and Commercial Civil Space. The role coordinates manufacturing commitments across supply chain, engineering, program, and production teams; manages production directives; reports project performance and risks; supports cost-estimate business rhythms; and develops manufacturing estimates for proposals.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementCost ManagementTechnical Performance ManagementSchedule ManagementComplex Project ManagementEarned Value ManagementProposal EstimatingMicrosoft Office SuiteMechanical ManufacturingSolar Array DesignMechanisms DesignMissile DevelopmentLaunch Vehicle DevelopmentSpace Vehicle DevelopmentCost Account ManagementSAPCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical CommunicationProgrammatic Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or RelatedUnited States CitizenshipAbility to Obtain TS/SCI ClearancePolygraph Consent

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

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!

The Solar Array and Mechanisms Manufacturing Center has an exciting opportunity to work as a Manufacturing Project Manager (MPM) to support multiple programs across multiple lines of business; Strategic Missile Defense (SMD), National Security Space (NSS), and Commercial Civil Space (CCS). If you are enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn, thrives in a fast-paced environment, who leads by example, and have the ability to influence and cultivate collaboration and partnerships, this is an exceptional opportunity for you to develop your career in project management.

In this role, you will…

  • Lead cross-functional coordination between supply chain, engineering, program, and production to ensure manufacturing commitments are met

  • Create and manage Production Operations Directives (or equivalent)

  • Present product project performance, progress, and technical issue updates to senior management and discuss risks & opportunities

  • Support program EAC and CEAC business rhythms

  • Provide manufacturing estimates for program proposal (BOE) generation

This information 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

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Engineering or related degree

  • Experience managing the integrated cost, technical performance, and schedule for multiple projects/activities

  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects from concept through final delivery

  • Solid understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)

  • Proposal and Estimating Experience

  • Proficient capabilities in using Microsoft Office Suite

  • Must be a United States citizen, be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, and be willing to consent to a polygraph. Security clearance not required to start.

Desired Skills

  • Current understanding of the Mechanical Manufacturing Center (MMC)

  • Solar Array and/or Mechanisms design, development, and/or production experience

  • Technical experience related to missile, launch vehicle, and/or space vehicle development

  • Cost Account Management (CAM) experience

  • Fluent use of SAP

  • Able to interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Procurement, Quality, Administrative, and Management Personnel

  • Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, executive management, and customers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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 23,028 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$107–198K/yr
  • California median$125–190K/yr1,392 salary ranges
  • US median$107–173K/yr14,521 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $152K, is 6% below the California median midpoint ($162K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,767 open Project Manager jobs in California and 23,028 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (19,799 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 12,105 of the 23,028 open Project Manager jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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