Job Description

Systems Engineering
Ampthill - Bedfordshire

About the Role

We are seeking an additional

Systems Engineer

with a focus on

Electrical

and

Electronics

systems to support the Special Projects domain. This role will initially be on a 6 month contract basis to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.



This role is to supplement the Engineering Team across various Business Areas of the company, including Special Projects and Platform Systems.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Systems Engineer with Electrical / Electronic knowledge and experience. Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) with a Electrical/Electronic background. Formal Electrical / Electronic qualification such as HNC / HND / BEng. Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development. EMC Awareness at product level. Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test. Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills. The role will involve working on UK classified programmes the candidate must therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance to SC.

Job Reference Number

17293BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

6 months

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 or call 023 92 458 000.

Job Expires

16/07/2026