Job Description

Engineering
Havant

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team in Havant, Hampshire as a Compliance Verification Engineer.



We'll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.



Our 4 Flex working fortnight is a particular favourite amongst the team, giving you every Friday off, to spend more time doing the things you enjoy.



You will work mainly within the engineering team on Airborne Mission Systems, with particular focus on Merlin, a programme which Lockheed Martin has been involved with for around 30 years. In addition, you will have opportunities to work both on our existing portfolio of programmes and future capabilities, which we want you to help shape.



For more information on Merlin click here



You will work in a hybrid environment - home based, in the Havant offices and also in our customer sites in Crawley and Yeovil. This would really suit you if you have a background in Aerospace compliance verification, or other highly regulated industries such as Automotive.



You will experience a wide range of engineering activities including:Performing Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) function iaw RA5850, MAA/RN/2020/17 and Lockheed Martin Design Organisation Exposition (DOE). Working to the Military Air System Certification Process (MACP): + Reviewing and approving the classification of a change to determine the approval and assurance route to be followed, by independent review of the DAT Form 30 or equivalent
+ Independent reviewing and approval of certification artefacts Type Certification Basis (TCB), Certification Programme (CP) and Type Certification Expositions (TCE) and iaw RA5820 and the Manual of Military Air System Certification (MMAC)
+ Reviewing submissions for compliance to certification specifications such as Def Stan 00-970 or EASA CS
+ Review and assess non compliances (NC) against certification specifications and review Equivalent Level of Safety (ELoS) arguments to gain acceptance of NC.
+ Independent review and approval of Military Certification Review Items (MCRI).
Reviewing, advising and approving system test plans, acceptance test documentation and qualification evidence. Managing your time and the teams time effectively to develop effective solutions to cost and quality targets. Working with suppliers and customer authorities to approve and review airworthiness documents and evidence submissions. Providing technical input to programme management and commercial. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and suppliers across all levels of the organisation both internally and with the customer.


What's in it for you?To be part of something challenging that gives you a chance to make a difference. Working with a supportive team who wants to see you thrive and grow. The opportunity to learn and master new skills. Inspiring and mentoring others to develop the next generation of system engineers.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Extensive understanding and experience of certification regulations. Experience of compliance verification within aerospace or a similar highly regulated industry. Has worked as a technical authority role or similar regulatory role. Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience. The ability to make supportable airworthiness and safety decisions, on occasions with limited information. In-depth knowledge of air systems design and construction. Understanding of Test and Qualification procedures and practices, especially with regard to requirement sell off. Solid understanding of requirements definition and interface documentation required to support the development and acceptance of solutions. Strong communication skills, and the ability to write in a clear and concise manner. The ability to manage tasks and priorities to ensure that assigned workload is delivered when required. Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences on sometimes complex issues, topics and engineering principles and practices.

Desired skills, qualifications and experience

Experience as a Tech lead or similar position. Completed Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Fundamentals (AMAC-F) or Practitioner (AMAC-P) course. Degree in Engineering or other STEM subjects.

Job Reference Number

17346BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

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 Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

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 recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.

Job Expires

22/07/2026