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Lockheed Martin · 2 weeks ago

Technical Documentation & Data Project Engineer

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Project-Engineering-focused professional for the FBM program to manage technical data products supporting war-fighter operations. The role involves planning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of data products while coordinating with various stakeholders.

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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

Missile Tech experienceTechnical writingProject managementS1000DXMLSoftware scriptingCompliance checksSystems thinkingCommunication skills

Required

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

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

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.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

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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