SP Senior Systems Engineer

Permanent

SP Senior Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering

Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

The Systems Engineers will be responsible to the Programme Chief Engineers. Specific role scope will be subject to assigned programme but will include a range of systems engineering activities:

Classical requirements management and development.
Verification Planning.
MBSE.
Trade Studies.
Research Projects.

A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain a high‑level security clearance. If you do not currently hold the required clearance, we can support you through the application process.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• We are looking for engineers with relevant higher level qualifications (. Bachelors / Masters in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical / Electronic, Engineering).
• Candidates would ideally have higher level academic or industrial experience in Systems Engineering
• Relevant experience of the engineering development lifecycle.
• Experience / understanding of MBSE as applied to various programme lifecycle stages.
• Be able to multi-task: candidate will be required to lead and coordinate on work-packages, potentially across multiple programmes.
• Strong communication skills required to liaise with Senior Stakeholders both within the company and customers.
• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: a minimum of DV Clearance will be required for the role: holding a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately will be beneficial.

Suitable candidates may have proven experience of following systems activities:

• Requirements derivation.
• Trade study definition and delivery.
• Definition and monitoring of Technical KPIs.
• System architecture and sub-system derivation.
• Experience in varied architecture frameworks / methodologies.
• Sequence/Activity/Use case Diagrams.
• Interface Definitions (ICDs and IDLs).
• Data Distribution Systems and Data Links.
• Research and Development

Candidates will benefit from:

• Experience in working in a classified setting.
• Experience in Architecture Frameworks (. UAF / NAF)
• Experience in SysML/UML using CAMEO, Rhapsody.
• IBM Jazz (DOORS-NG and Test-Manager/Quality-Manager).
• Experience in Matlab & Simulink.
• AI/ML Tools and techniques.
• Experience of working with Software teams and developments (. Agility, Sprints, Kanbans).
• Using collaborative teamworking tools (sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence).
• M&S studies such as Computational Fluid Dynamics, trajectory modelling, Finite Element Analysis or the application of complex algorithms to engineering challenges.

Job Reference Number

19654BR

Salary Range

£51,500 - £64,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

DV

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->

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