Project Engineer Staff

Project Engineer Staff | Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

The work: Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Project Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Huntsville, AL location. This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience. As a Project Engineer, supporting THAAD Post Production, you will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of effective and affordable weapons, materiel, or information systems product support strategies. In addition, you will:

• Lead the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of troubleshooting procedures and support documentation.
• Operate primarily as a solo field representative, traveling domestically and internationally to diagnose, resolve, and record hardware, software, and firmware issues for THAAD units deployed across theater.
• Blend hands on engineering problem solving with expert technical writing to ensure that maintenance crews and logistics partners have clear, actionable guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Author Troubleshooting Content:
• Write, edit, and maintain step by step repair, diagnostic, and configuration procedures for THAAD hardware, software, and firmware.
• Produce quick reference guides, fault tree analyses, and "cheat sheet" job aids that meet DoD documentation standards.
• Field Execution & Validation:
• Travel alone to forward deployed THAAD sites, conduct on site diagnostics, and verify that written procedures produce repeatable, successful outcomes.
• Capture field data, photographs, and lessons learned; feed this information back into the documentation cycle.
• Lead System Upgrade Projects:
• Coordinate, plan, and execute hardware, software, and firmware upgrades/modifications as the Field Operations Team Lead for the THAAD Logistics Operations Center (TLOC).
• Liaise with OEM engineers, contractor technicians, and military logisticians to ensure upgrade timelines, safety compliance, and configuration control.
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Mentor a small crew of Field Service Technicians and Contractor Logistics Support Technicians on best practice troubleshooting and documentation techniques.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
• Identify recurring failure modes; propose design or process changes that reduce downtime and life cycle cost.
• Support THAAD Fielding and Maintenance operations as required.

An active Security+ certification is required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire). Why join us? Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid time off, Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life.