Mechanical Ground Support Equipment – Sustainment Project Engineering jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Mechanical Ground Support Equipment – Sustainment Project Engineering

Lockheed Martin is a leader in the space domain, focusing on innovative solutions and strategic defense. As a Project Engineer for the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) projects, you will lead sustainment efforts, manage project performance, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

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Responsibilities

Manage the monthly status roll up and Estimate To Complete (ETC) updates of all the active MGSE Sustainment projects, typically around 50 projects
Lead the creation, review and completion of annual support equipment proposals
Conduct twice monthly Project reviews with Navy customer
Own project performance metrics, including Current Execution Index (CEI) and ETC vs Actuals
Perform Cost Account Manager responsibilities and mentor early career project engineers
Work with partnering organizations (Engineering, Supply Chain, Shipping/Receiving etc.) to ensure all processes are appropriately followed and implemented to ensure smooth product flow throughout the lifecycle
Identify risks and opportunities to the program Risk & Opportunity Control Board and implement approved mitigation plans
Provide timely and accurate insight to key program impacts or opportunities to the Senior Manager & the Functional Managers
Support Control Account Managers with monthly VARs / DDMs
Partner with relevant functional managers to ensure proper coordination for timely staffing of Sustainment projects

Qualification

Cost Account ManagementEarned Value ManagementRiskOpportunity ManagementProject management experienceProposal creation experienceProgram lifecycle knowledgeMechanical Ground Support EquipmentEngineering DegreePMP CertificationUS Navy experienceManufacturing processes knowledgeCommunication skills

Required

Minimum of a bachelor degree from an accredited college
Project management experience
Cost Account Management (CAM) experience
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Knowledge of program lifecycle and system integration
Risk and Opportunity Management experience
Proposal and Basis of Estimation creation experience
Good oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance

Preferred

Engineering Degree from an accredited college or MBA
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Fleet Ballistic Missile Program Experience
Experience working with the US Navy and or Strategic Systems Program Office
Mechanical Ground Support Equipment Experience
Demonstrated experience in driving complex issues or problems to successful closure
Experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes
Knowledge of LM Space command media
Active DOD Secret security clearance

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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