Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Project Engineer - Technical Writer
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Project Engineer - Technical Writer to support the FBM program. The role involves planning, scheduling, and controlling the lifecycle of technical data products, ensuring they meet quality and security standards while collaborating with various partners.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Assist with schedule development – update the master schedule for data-product streams (OPs, ODs, SWOPs, work instructions) and report status to the senior engineer
Track funding basics – maintain simple cost and funding logs (MIPR, DSO) and provide routine variance data to the Associate Manager
Support configuration control – managing change requests, help baseline revisions, and upload approved documents to the program’s SSP repositories
Apply security and classification rules – verify, repose, and distribute CUI/COMSEC material according to NISPOM guidance under supervision
Help drive process improvements – gather metric data (on-time delivery, defect count) and suggest tooling tweaks for S1000D, MAP/IMPs, or Apriso
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives for promulgation processes, tooling (S1000D, MAP/IMPs, Apriso), and metrics (on-time delivery, defect density, rework)
Support for the SWS Facility, translating schedule changes into data product
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
Required
Assist with schedule development – update the master schedule for data-product streams (OPs, ODs, SWOPs, work instructions) and report status to the senior engineer
Track funding basics – maintain simple cost and funding logs (MIPR, DSO) and provide routine variance data to the Associate Manager
Support configuration control – managing change requests, help baseline revisions, and upload approved documents to the program's SSP repositories
Apply security and classification rules – verify, repose, and distribute CUI/COMSEC material according to NISPOM guidance under supervision
Help drive process improvements – gather metric data (on-time delivery, defect count) and suggest tooling tweaks for S1000D, MAP/IMPs, or Apriso
Drive continuous-improvement initiatives for promulgation processes, tooling (S1000D, MAP/IMPs, Apriso), and metrics (on-time delivery, defect density, rework)
Support for the SWS Facility, translating schedule changes into data product
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
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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