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Lockheed Martin · 2 weeks ago

Technical Documentation & Data Project Engineer

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $124K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Technical Documentation & Data Project Engineer. This role involves planning, scheduling, and controlling the lifecycle of technical data products to support missile-system operations, ensuring timely delivery while meeting quality and security standards.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and own the master schedule for all data product streams (OPs, ODs, SWOPs, work instructions, other data packages) and integrate it with overall data products schedules

Track and control program funding (MIPR, DSO, cost-accounting) for the data package effort, providing variance reports to the Associate Manager

Manage configuration control of all manuals, data products, and special-weapon procedures, ensuring changes are captured, baselined, and released on multiple SSP repositories

Ensure compliance with all security, classification, and export-control requirements (CUI, NISPOM, COMSEC) during creation, review, and distribution of classified documents

Drive continuous-improvement initiatives for promulgation processes, tooling (S1000D, MAP/IMPs, Apriso), and metrics (on-time delivery, defect density, rework)

Lead the authoring effort for technical manuals and work-instructions, defining content scope, allocating SME resources, and integrating the write-up work-stream into the overall data-product schedule

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

Qualification

Project planningConfiguration controlSecurity complianceTechnical documentationData managementMicrosoft Office SuiteBasic project coordinationMissile Tech experienceEngineering lifecycle knowledgeClassified documentation handlingData protection awarenessSoftware backgroundXML familiarityCompliance checksSystems thinkingWritten communicationTeam collaborationCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree (engineering field or technical discipline preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education

Prior project planning experience: proposal, cost modeling, or long-range

Experience writing, handling, 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

Preferred

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 markup 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

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.

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