Lockheed Martin logo

Project Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin

Cape Canaveral, FLFull-time$129–240K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$129–240K/yr
Location
Cape Canaveral, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Staff Project Engineer coordinates the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects. The role plans engineering programs, reviews product designs for compliance with engineering principles and applicable standards and requirements, evaluates design changes and releases, and coordinates technical development, scheduling, and resolution of design and test problems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Concurrent Project SupportTechnical Drawing InterpretationDesktop SoftwareTechnical Presentation DevelopmentPublic SpeakingIndependent WorkFBM Program ExperienceSystems Engineering LifecycleRequirements ManagementDOORSDOORS NextJAMACameo ModelingMBSEProject ManagementMILCONFBM Facility SustainmentGovernment EngagementStrategic Weapon FacilitiesMissile Processing FunctionsEquipment and Material InventoriesInventory DatabasesFBM Support Equipment ClassificationsTeam LeadershipAssignment Closure

Qualifications

US CitizenshipBachelor's in Related Engineering or Equivalent

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

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

  • Experience supporting multiple projects concurrently in a functional capacity.

  • Understand technical drawings and documentation.

  • Proficient with desktop software tools to support product development.

  • Experience with technical presentation development and public speaking.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance in support of government contract; US Citizenship required.

  • Ability to work independently

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university in a related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

  • FBM Program Experience.

  • Understanding of the basic principles of Systems Engineering Lifecycle.

  • Direct Experience managing requirements using DOORs, DOORS Next, JAMA, or similar.

  • Experience with Cameo modeling and MBSE concepts.

  • Basic understanding of project management.

  • Knowledge of MILCON and FBM facility sustainment processes.

  • Experience engaging with FBM or other government representatives.

  • Knowledge of the Strategic Weapon Facilities and their missile processing functions.

  • Experience working with equipment/material inventories and related databases.

  • Familiar with the classifications of FBM support equipment.

  • Ability to lead a team and drive assignments to closure

Interview Questions

Acclimation to new team: How would you describe the mission and values of our organization in your own words? Which aspect appeals most to you? Which aspect do you feel is hardest to understand or follow?

Change Agility: Describe a situation that demonstrates your ability to anticipate trends accurately.

Communicate with Positive Impact: Give me an example of a time you had to be excellent at multidirectional communication in order to be successful at something.

Communication: Tell me about a specific experience of yours that illustrates your ability to influence another person verbally. For instance were you able to change an attitude, sell an idea or persuade that person to see things your way.

Create an inclusive environment: Describe a situation when you had to give feedback to someone who devalued, discouraged, or disrespected another's perspectives and ideas.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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 5,170 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$129–240K/yr
  • Florida median$98–160K/yr77 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,720 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $184K, is 47% above the Florida median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 220 open Project Engineer jobs in Florida and 5,170 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
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 (3,992 postings).
Education
3,179 of the 5,170 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.