Project Engineer - Technical Writer

Job Description:

Description:The FBM program needs a Project-Engineering-focused professional who will plan, schedule, integrate, and control the lifecycle of all technical data product that support war-fighter operations, missile-system assembly, test, and maintenance. The incumbent will act as the project engineer for data products, ensuring they are delivered on-time, on-budget, and to the required quality and security standards while synchronizing with operations, production, logistics, and government partners.

Summary of key responsibilities for this position:

Assist with schedule development – update the master schedule for data-product streams (OPs, ODs, SWOPs, work instructions) and report status to the senior engineer.
Track funding basics – maintain simple cost and funding logs (MIPR, DSO) and provide routine variance data to the Associate Manager.
Support configuration control – managing change requests, help baseline revisions, and upload approved documents to the program’s SSP repositories.
Apply security and classification rules – verify, repose, and distribute CUI/COMSEC material according to NISPOM guidance under supervision.
Help drive process improvements – gather metric data (on-time delivery, defect count) and suggest tooling tweaks for S1000D, MAP/IMPs, or Apriso.
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives for promulgation processes, tooling (S1000D, MAP/IMPs, Apriso), and metrics (on-time delivery, defect density, rework).
Support for the SWS Facility, translating schedule changes into data product
Provide production-support coordination and long range planning for the SWS Facility, translating schedule changes into data product updates and ensuring the shop floor receives current, approved data.
Facilitate technical reviews and approvals (final product reviews) and prepare briefing packages for senior leadership and Navy customers as required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (engineering field or technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education.
Prior project planning experience: proposal, cost modeling, or long-range.
Experience handling, writing, organizing, and coordinating documentation/data
Proficient with Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDF editing tools
Must be a US citizen, will be subject to a government security investigation, and must meet eligibility requirements for a security clearance
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Ability to travel occasionally
Desired Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively with peers, customers, and supervisors and begin to build professional relationships.
Basic project-coordination experience (e.g., creating task lists, maintaining schedules, tracking status) with exposure to formal project-management tools.
Missile Tech experience
Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle stages (system definition, design, build, test, and field deployment) through coursework, internships, or early-career assignments.
Experience participating in cross-functional teams to help resolve technical questions and support problem-solving efforts.
Some experience handling or tracking classified documentation/data under supervision, with an understanding of basic CUI/COMSEC requirements.
Awareness of data-at-rest protection and basic encryption principles.
Working knowledge of FBM/re-entry system documentation (e.g., ODs, SWOPs) gained through training or on-the-job exposure.
Solid software background; comfortable using basic scripting or macro development.
Familiarity with XML and other simple structured spanup languages (e.g., S1000D basics).
Ability to perform straightforward compliance checks against requirements and flag issues for review.
Capability to assist technical leads in tracking cost, schedule, and scope items and to provide clear status updates.
Beginning to apply systems-thinking concepts; able to identify how a change in one area may affect others and suggest practical improvements.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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 worlds 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: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work collaboratively with peers, customers, and supervisors and begin to build professional relationships.
Basic project-coordination experience (e.g., creating task lists, maintaining schedules, tracking status) with exposure to formal project-management tools.
Missile Tech experience
Familiarity with the engineering lifecycle stages (system definition, design, build, test, and field deployment) through coursework, internships, or early-career assignments.
Experience participating in cross-functional teams to help resolve technical questions and support problem-solving efforts.
Some experience handling or tracking classified documentation/data under supervision, with an understanding of basic CUI/COMSEC requirements.
Awareness of data-at-rest protection and basic encryption principles.
Working knowledge of FBM/re-entry system documentation (e.g., ODs, SWOPs) gained through training or on-the-job exposure.
Solid software background; comfortable using basic scripting or macro development.
Familiarity with XML and other simple structured spanup languages (e.g., S1000D basics).
Ability to perform straightforward compliance checks against requirements and flag issues for review.
Capability to assist technical leads in tracking cost, schedule, and scope items and to provide clear status updates.
Beginning to apply systems-thinking concepts; able to identify how a change in one area may affect others and suggest practical improvements.

Job Ident #: 89813915824

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

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Job Info

Location

Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/