Project Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin
San Diego, CA · Posted October 14, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Lockheed Martin
More in California job market · Aerospace & Defense · Engineering jobs
More roles at Lockheed Martin
- Electrical Engineer - E2 · Owego, NY
- Manufacturing Engineer Asc - E1 · Stratford, CT
- Industrial Engineer Associate - Early Career · Archbald, PA
- Full Stack Engineer Sr - E3 · Boulder, CO
- Manufacturing Engineer Asc - E1 · Shelton, CT
- Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr - E3 · Littleton, CO
Similar jobs
- Project Engineer - Construction/Heavy Civil · Parsons · CA
- Project Engineer - Sensing · Crane Company · Los Angeles, CA
- Project Engineer · Stronghold Engineering · San Jose, CA
- Project Engineer · Cumming Group · Palmdale, CA
- Project Engineer 1 - Valves · Crane Company · Los Angeles, CA
- Project Engineer - Valves · Crane · Los Angeles, CA
Where San Diego, CA ranks
Where San Diego, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Cities hosting the most business conferences in the West Coast78 conferences · of 17
- #2Cities hosting the most human resources conferences6 conferences · of 10
- #3Best cities for life sciences and biotech jobs454 openings · of 41
- #3Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs377 openings · of 67
- #3Cities hosting the most legal services conferences7 conferences · of 17
- #3Cities hosting the most staffing & human capital conferences6 conferences · of 8
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Standard Job Description
WHAT WE’RE DOING We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.
THE WORK Project Manager supporting RMS production operations. This role will support programs that operate out of our Orlando and La Mesa, MX factory with the expectation to be in office multiple times per week on any given week. This role will include CAM responsibility and total ownership of quality, cost, and schedule performance for their assigned programs, which includes both labor and material responsibilities.
Specific tasks will include (but are not limited to):
Setting up manufacturing budgets (both labor and material) and executing earned‑value requirements for both
Leading proposals, including authoring basis‑of‑estimates (BOEs)
Leading new program launches and guiding the team through end‑item material delivery
Leading the IPT to ensure quality, on‑budget, and on‑time delivery
Analyzing and updating program schedules
Leading the IPT to develop production‑startup requirements
Executing existing production lines
Identifying and coordinating implementation of internal process improvements
Supporting and participating in programmatic and technical reviews, briefings, and meetings
WHO WE ARE Our Operations Program Management team—about 30 professionals—serves as Control Account Managers (CAMs), overseeing material budgets and labor scopes. We are the primary liaison between Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and other functions for production and capture programs. By providing seamless support throughout the production lifecycle, we ensure timely delivery of contracted projects. The team keeps factories on schedule, drives momentum, and balances quick wins with long‑term objectives.
WHO YOU ARE As an Operations Program Manager you thrive on strategic and tactical collaboration. You tackle production challenges, streamline workflows, and continually refine processes for greater efficiency. You develop new procedures and leverage technology to enable team success. Approachable and respectful, you value diverse perspectives, build trusting relationships, and let integrity guide your actions. You embrace new challenges, contribute to personal and team growth, and champion continuous improvement.
WHY JOIN US Join a dynamic, supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer training and development opportunities to advance your career. Our mission‑driven organization seeks passionate talent to make a positive impact worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Prior Project Management experience
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
Understanding of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) practices, principles, compliance regulations
Highly proficient in MS Office suite of tools to include performance metric creation
Ability to develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily priorities
Experience coordinating tasks and actions with multiple functions
Desired Skills
Desired Skills
Motivational skills along with the ability to energize teams
Experience with SAP/COS, or equivalent Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools
CAM certification and/or experience
Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline
LM21 Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent Lean/Six Sigma training
Ability to speak Spanish
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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.