Engineering Planner
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Job Responsibilities
Description:What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we are advancing mission-critical technologies and delivering innovative solutions that support national security and aerospace programs around the world. Our teams develop and maintain highly technical systems that require precision, collaboration, and excellence in execution.
This position is based in Mount Laurel, home to one of Lockheed Martin’s major engineering and technology hubs supporting advanced defense and radar systems programs. The Mount Laurel site brings together engineering, program management, logistics, and operations professionals who collaborate on cutting-edge solutions that directly support U.S. military and allied defense initiatives. The Engineering Planner plays a key role in ensuring Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with program requirements.
The Work
The Engineering Planner will support the planning, development, and delivery of Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for Lockheed Martin programs. This role serves as the primary liaison between engineering and program management to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant technical documentation.
Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating meetings between engineering, program management, and stakeholders
Maintaining action-item logs and tracking program metrics
Preparing and managing route sheets and documentation packages
Supporting schedule development and maintaining planning tools
Monitoring project timelines and ensuring deliverables meet established deadlines
Preparing and maintaining status reports for leadership and customers
Assisting with process improvements related to technical documentation and workflow coordination
Supporting cross-functional teams at the Mount Laurel facility in a fast-paced engineering environment
Who We Are
We are a collaborative team focused on operational excellence, technical accuracy, and mission success. Located in Mount Laurel, NJ, our teams support advanced technology and defense programs that require strong coordination, precision, and innovation.
We value accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while providing employees with opportunities to grow their careers in a dynamic engineering environment.
Who You Are
You are a highly organized professional with experience supporting engineering planning or technical documentation efforts. You thrive in dynamic environments, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field
2+ years of engineering planning or technical document coordination experience
Experience preparing and maintaining status reports
Desired Skills
Proficiency with scheduling tools such as Jira
Experience with virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, including recording minutes and action items
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with customers, engineering teams, and senior leadership
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
Why Join Us
Joining Lockheed Martin in Mount Laurel, NJ means becoming part of a team that contributes to highly visible and impactful defense programs. Employees at this location benefit from working alongside experienced engineering and program professionals while supporting technologies that make a meaningful difference. You will have opportunities for career growth, professional development, and collaboration in an environment that values innovation, integrity, and mission success.
Basic Qualifications:
Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field,
2+years of engineering planning or technical document coordination experience.
Experience preparing and maintaining status reports
Desired Skills:
Proficiency with scheduling tools such as JIRA, Experience with virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams) and recording minutes/action items.
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to interact with customers, engineering teams, and senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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. Possibility of Telecommuting after training phase.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $60,600 - $106,835. 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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Administrative
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
Quote
“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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