Engineering Planner/ Project Manager - Level 3

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Sedalia
Posted on: April 1, 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. Lockheed Martin Space in Highlands Ranch, CO has an immediate opportunity for a level 3 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 • 2-3 years of relevant work experience in planning, scheduling or manufacturing (e.g. event planning, logistical planning, construction planning) • Proven ability in utilizing MS Project or another comparable scheduling tool • 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 a related discipline (Engineering or Business related degrees) • Currently working in a planning/scheduling role • Ability to manage multiple projects within given scope and deadlines • Root Cause and Corrective Action experience and mindset • Experience in resource loading, performing capacity/constraint management and analysis • Self-Starter and motivated to contribute to process improvements • Strong relationship builder with customer and team members with the ability to diplomatically work through problems To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Benefits you can enjoy include: • Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical} • Dental • 401k {with generous matching} • Generous Paid time off • Work/life balance, family-friendly environment • Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds • Fun, talented, and witty teammates • Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership • Community-minded organization • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition • Generous Tuition Reimbursement We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes. 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. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. 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 $77,700 - $136,965. 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 $89,300 - $154,905. 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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