Project Engineer, Senior - Knowledge Integration & Communications Lead

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, focusing on innovative solutions in space technology. The Senior Project Engineer will develop and maintain communication artifacts and manage a multi-channel communications plan, ensuring message alignment with strategic priorities and delivery milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain communication artifacts (e.g., newsletters, briefs, presentations) that convey engineering‑excellence initiatives
• Design, execute, and manage a multi‑channel change management communications plan to reach all stakeholder groups
• Partner with program change‑management leads to align messaging with strategic priorities, roadmap milestones, and delivery schedules
• Ensure consistency and cohesion of messages across projects, teams, and leadership tiers
• Continuously improve communication strategies based on data insights and stakeholder feedback
• Serve as the central point of contact for all communication‑related inquiries within the Process Innovation Change Enablement (PICE) team

Requirements:

• Experience in Engineering Program management, and/or corporate communications for transformation initiatives
• Experience creating, updating, and distributing communication assets
• Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (e.g., intranet platforms, document‑management systems)
• Post‑secondary degree or equivalent training in engineering, communications, business administration, or a related discipline
• Advanced degree (M.S. or MBA) in engineering, communications, or a related field
• 5 + years of experience leading large‑scale transformation or change‑management communications programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrated track record of influencing organizational strategy and long‑range goals
• Experience with formal engineering change‑control processes, including design‑change approval and drawing release management
• Familiarity with MBOE frameworks or similar continuous‑improvement toolsets
• Experience managing monthly flow‑down briefings or similar regular technical communication cadences
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for product design compliance
• Ability to develop and track communication‑effectiveness metrics (engagement, survey feedback, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder‑management skills, including liaison work with change‑management leads and senior engineering leadership
• Proficiency with project‑management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Confluence)