Engineering Planner/Project Manager - Level 2

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Sedalia
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re re-imagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Going to space is just the beginning. It’s what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we’re doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Project Engineering team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach – and yours – as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA has an immediate opportunity for a level 2 Engineering Planner/Project Manager to join our mission in the Engineering Planning organization. Engineering Planning supports our Space engineering customers and provides the following services: create/maintain detailed/resource loaded supplement schedules, align schedules with the program and operations plans, and generate/maintain metrics. Our main mission is to create and manage schedules, coordinate with stakeholders, and create performance metrics to help give customer the tools they need to be successful in their endeavors. Summary of Key Duties: In this role, you will…. • Develop and maintain detailed, logic based engineering release plans and supplemental schedules in Microsoft Project in support of the IMS. • Support various programs with planning support for short and long-term tasking • Work closely with Engineering organization to maintain engineering execution plans. • Provide status, and update/maintain metrics for reporting. • Maintain various add hock reports, such as labor analysis, and rough-cut capacity planning. LMSpaceProgramPlanners Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree or MBA from an accredited college • Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, construction project management, or manufacturing • Proven ability in utilizing MS Project, Open Plan or another comparable scheduling/planning tool • Experience delivering project briefings to internal customers • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Due to programs being supported, United States citizenship is required Desired skills • Bachelors degree or MBA from an accredited college in an Engineering, STEM, or Business related degree • 3-5 years of experience in planning or program management related discipline • Prefer 2-3 years of experience program planning within the aerospace/defense industry • Experience using EPDM (Engineering Product Data Management) or similar centralized engineering and design data management software • Experience in resource loading, performing capacity/constraint management and analysis • Experience delivering project briefings to internal customers • Ability to manage multiple projects with various scope and deadlines • Root Cause and Corrective Action experience and mindset • Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities • Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well in team environment SpaceNSS Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $63,800 - $112,470. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $73,400 - $127,075. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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