Extensible Launching System (ExLS) Engineering Project Manager

Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

As the Engineering Project Manager for the Extensible Launching System (ExLS), you will lead the integration of engineering and program management across multiple international sites, ensuring the delivery of mission critical launch capabilities that protect our nation's defense assets. Your work will directly support the development of advanced missile launch systems for the Department of Defense and allied partners, enhancing global security.

THE WORK
The Extensible Launching System (ExLS) Engineering Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Engineering & Technology organization and Program Management for ExLS programs in the United States, Poland, Sweden and future sites. This role drives cost, schedule, and technical performance while safeguarding product integrity, and represents Lockheed Martin to customers worldwide.

In this role you will:
Lead cross disciplinary engineering teams to define and execute ExLS product development, aligning hardware, software, and systems efforts.
Coordinate program tasks and decompose them into actionable work packages for Product Development Teams across multiple geographic locations.
Manage cost, schedule, and risk, applying earned value and cost estimating techniques to maintain program performance.
Communicate status, issues, and technical decisions to Program Management, the Chief Engineer, and external customers, including international travel as needed.
Ensure technical resource requirements are met, overseeing resource allocation and supporting Control Account Management for programs exceeding $5M.
Drive implementation of One Lockheed Martin Transformation (1LMX) principles to continuously improve processes and product quality.

NOTE: International travel may be required.

WHO YOU ARE
You are a proactive technical lead with strong organizational and interpersonal skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts into clear programmatic actions.

WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of advanced launch systems that directly support national defense and allied security missions, working alongside senior engineers and program leaders.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high-performing, and mission-ready. You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (or a related technical field) with 7 years of relevant engineering experience, including experience as an Integrated Product Team Lead or similar role.
Demonstrated competence in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
Strong understanding of product development processes, including hardware, software and systems.
Proficiency in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques.
Experience as Control Account Manager on a program valued at over $5M.
Experience with cost estimating / proposal development.
Ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level.

Desired skills

Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management levels and customers.
Strong understanding of one or more of the following:
o Military product development and customer experience including Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, US Army and/or Marines
o Knowledge of Digital Transformation principles and ability to drive implementation of improvements.
o Knowledge of MK41 Vertical Launching Systems, Expeditionary Launching System, and Advanced Launcher Products.

EEO

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.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's 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.

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.