Procurement Engineer Senior
Trumbull, Connecticut
Trumbull, Connecticut
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, we are committed to supporting the aircraft that protect and serve our military and commercial customers around the world. Our sustainment teams play a critical role in ensuring legacy and active fleets remain mission-ready by providing innovative solutions that extend aircraft service life, improve readiness, and address evolving customer needs. Through strategic partnerships across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing, we deliver the parts and support necessary to keep these aircraft flying for decades to come.
THE WORK
As a Procurement Engineer, you will provide engineering and technical support for the procurement of spare parts across a diverse portfolio of military and commercial aircraft programs. You will work closely with supply chain, engineering, and sustainment teams to ensure critical parts are sourced, evaluated, and delivered to support fleet readiness and customer commitments.
In this role, you will:
• Provide engineering support for spare part procurement activities across multiple programs.
• Support Military Out-of-Production (OOP) sustainment efforts, ensuring continued supportability for legacy aircraft platforms.
• Evaluate technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and supplier data to support procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain program schedules.
• Support procurement activities for the S-92 platform and a variety of Sikorsky legacy programs.
• Contribute to strategic sustainment initiatives and special projects that help extend the operational life of critical aircraft systems.
• Analyze and resolve technical issues related to part sourcing, qualification, and obsolescence.
• Support supplier engagement and manufacturing readiness activities to ensure successful part procurement and delivery.
This position supports several Sikorsky OOP platforms, including the CH-53E Super Stallion, CH-53D Sea Stallion, Legacy Presidential aircraft, Legacy H-60 aircraft, and other strategic sustainment programs as required.
WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky has been a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing, and sustainment for more than 100 years. As part of Lockheed Martin, we bring together engineering excellence, innovation, and a commitment to customer success to support military, government, and commercial operators across the globe.
Our teams are passionate about solving complex challenges and ensuring our customers have the equipment and support they need to accomplish their missions. We value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a collaborative engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and working across functions to deliver results. You are comfortable analyzing engineering data, evaluating technical requirements, and partnering with supply chain and supplier teams to support critical procurement activities.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift based on customer and program needs. You bring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to ensuring high-quality solutions that support mission success.
You are someone who:
• Enjoys working at the intersection of engineering and supply chain.
• Can interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Is proactive in identifying and resolving technical issues.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Takes ownership of deliverables and drives work to completion.
• Is motivated by supporting aircraft readiness and sustainment efforts.
WHY JOIN US
Your work will directly support the continued operation and sustainment of aircraft that perform critical missions around the world.
Basic Qualifications:
- Understanding of aerospace systems, sustainment operations, and the acquisition or aftermarket support lifecycle
- Experience managing multiple complex initiatives, prioritizing tasks
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Technical background
- Experience interfacing with cross functional groups such as Supply Chain, Quality, Test Engineering, Core Engineering
- Experience working directly with suppliers and collaborating with them to overcome obstacles and drive part delivery
- Ability to travel up to 20% including local Connecticut suppliers and other Domestic/International suppliers
- Experience with finding and developing new sources of supply
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) or aftermarket sustainment programs
- Experience with AI tool implementation
- Experience with Solumina, PMC, Dockpak, MatrixOne, Catia
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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: No
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
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.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
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.
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.
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“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.
