Job Description

Electrical Engineering
Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit an

Electrical / Electronic Engineering Contractor

, initially on a 12 month contract basis to be based on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.



Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the candidate is expected to take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic LRU solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process.



Duties will include:Providing guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the LRU deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation. Defining processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware. Providing technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection. Facilitating the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture. Designing and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes, analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques). Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts. Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components. Electronic circuit simulation and analysis.

The role will involve working on UK classified programmes the candidate must therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance to SC.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng. Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development. Proven experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool. Proven Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness. EMC Awareness at product and PCB level. Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test. The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation. Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills. Able to co-ordinate various stakeholders into unified approach. Self managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills. Flexibility in tasks undertaken. Strong Team player.

Desired skills, qualifications and experienceExperience of using DOORS for requirements capture. Proven Hardware Sell Off experience through qualification and verification. Preparation of FMEA's. Awareness of IEC61508. Experience of 28V power distribution systems.

Job Reference Number

18014BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

12

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

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 recruitment@global.lmco.com.

Job Expires

05/12/2026