Lockheed Martin

37.5 hours per week with 4 day work week option. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility. Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin's International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK. We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security. Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow. Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST - the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University - helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation. This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) leader to support the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems programmes in the UK. This is a high-impact technical leadership role responsible for guiding systems engineering, integration, verification and validation activities across the full programme lifecycle - from architecture and development through integration, test and delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership, customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful programme execution while balancing technical, schedule and business priorities. The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, programme leadership capability and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead the UK-based SEIT team and play a key role in the delivery of complex space systems and mission capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate systems engineering, integration and test activities across satellite and ground system development programmes, including: Managing and evolving the system requirements baseline throughout the programme lifecycle, Leading system integration, verification and validation planning and execution, Developing and maintaining system integration and test strategies, plans and procedures, Maintaining system architecture models, technical artefacts and design documentation, Defining and tracking Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and programme technical metrics, Leading technical reviews, readiness reviews and engineering governance activities, Coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers and partners to resolve technical issues and delivery risks, Supporting programme execution in partnership with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and IPT leads, Driving continuous improvement in systems engineering and integration processes, Mentoring and developing engineers across the SEIT function. Skills required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience Significant experience in systems engineering, integration and test within the space or satellite industry Proven hands-on experience in satellite system-level integration and testing within cleanroom and laboratory environments Strong understanding of GEO satellite systems and spacecraft architectures Experience with environmental verification testing processes and campaign execution Experience developing Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) plans, procedures and test documentation Strong requirements management experience, including verification planning and requirements sell-off Familiarity with industry standards including ECSS, NASA and MIL-STD Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences Active or current UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility required; UK or NATO citizenship essential. Experience leading Systems Engineering teams across full development programme lifecycles Experience implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches on complex programmes Knowledge of spacecraft payloads, subsystem technologies and associated ground systems Experience with software integration, interface definition and system-level testing Strong understanding of configuration management, baseline control and change management processes, Experience in risk and opportunity management within complex development programmes Programme management or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience Experience delivering satellite communications or mission-critical space systems Recognised subject matter expertise in Systems Engineering processes and governance. LMPeople Qualifications and Experience : Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment. 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. 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.

We're growing our Gloucester team and have several opportunities for Lead Software Engineers to work across our Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. You'll help create and improve secure software systems and applications that safeguard digital infrastructure across the UK. Whether you bring deep expertise in a single domain or thrive by orchestrating across multiple stages of the development cycle, both paths are welcomed and valued. This is a lead software engineer role, so we're looking for a solid foundation in engineering practice, sound technical judgment, and the drive to take ownership of complex initiatives and guide the team through its delivery. You should be comfortable architecting end to end solutions, setting technical direction, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mentorship. The role As Lead Engineer you'll partner with product owners, customers, and cross functional teams to translate complex business and technical needs into robust, scalable solutions. You'll set the technical vision, drive architectural decisions, and lead the delivery cycle while ensuring that every team member meets the same high standards for quality, security, and maintainability. Day to day responsibilities include: Defining long term technical strategy and guiding system design, making the critical decisions that shape the product's trajectory. Acting as the technical liaison between engineering, product, operations, and external customers, ensuring clear expectations, realistic timelines, and mutual alignment. Overseeing the design, build, test, debug, and documentation of high reliability, deployment ready code, while ensuring its performance, scalability, and maintainability. Coaching junior and mid level engineers, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. Security clearance This role requires you to be able to obtain and maintain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. You don't need to hold DV clearance when you apply. If you don't currently have it, we'll support you through the application process. Learning and development You'll have access to internal training and development, education-assistance programmes and reimbursement for relevant professional memberships. We'll help you build familiarity with our projects and technologies while giving you opportunities to deepen your existing strengths. Required skills, qualifications and experience Proven delivery of complex, high visibility initiatives in a professional engineering environment, with a track record of owning the end to end cycle. Hands on knowledge of Linux, Git, CI/CD, and automated testing that you can translate into best practice pipelines for the team. You will weight technical trade-offs, clearly articulate the rationale, and communicate decisions to product, operations, and other stakeholders You will foster a collaborative mindset, demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, and work to raise the entire team's skill level. We want to hear about how you've delivered high impact software, guided architectural decisions, and championed quality across a project. Desired skills Cloud platforms, particularly AWS. Automated GitLab delivery pipelines and infrastructure as code. Microservices, serverless architectures and cloud migration. Relational and NoSQL databases, data integration and search technologies. Web and application frameworks such as React, Express and Next.js. Tools including Gitlab, NiFi, Elasticsearch, Kibana, Jira and Confluence. AI coding assistants, agentic coding and ML tooling. While experience in certain domains is highly valuable, this role is not defined by an exhaustive skill checklist, and we do not expect a single individual to be an expert across every technology area. We support continuous learning through targeted training, mentorship, and hands on opportunities to acquire new, project specific tools including the practical application of AI techniques to our software development processes. 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. 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. 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.

Lockheed Martin Gloucester is seeking Senior Software Engineers to contribute to Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. You'll help build and secure software systems safeguarding digital infrastructure across the UK. This senior role values strong engineering practice, ownership of complex work and a passion for learning. You'll work with colleagues and customers to understand needs, turning them into well-engineered solutions and collaborating across the development lifecycle.

6 months Contract - inside IR 35, strong indication of continuous extension Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the role The role plays a critical part in maintaining the configuration of IT based processing systems to the optimum operational and test specific standards. Reporting to the Sustainment Service Desk Manager and LMSOC Technical Manager , The Software Configuration Analyst will be responsible for but not limited to supporting, execution and automation of software deployments and configuration changes to a large mixed-OS estate: Responsibilities Manage and maintain system configuration files across 2,000+ targets, including validation of configuration sets containing up to 1,500 parameters using scripting, reporting, and deployment tools. Process and deploy 30+ types of customer-supplied operational data files (ODFs) to between 30 and 500 targets on a regular basis. Maintain Integration & Test (I&T) and production environments, ensuring accurate, timely, and fault-free configuration and software deployments. Monitor mission-critical applications and services, analyse performance trends, investigate service degradation, and troubleshoot application and configuration issues. Support development and integration activities, including defect management, performance trials, system validation, and agile sprint release deployments. Work closely with customer, integration, development, and external technical teams to validate configurations, resolve issues, and coordinate future software releases. Maintain and support server infrastructure to meet SLA requirements and coordinate hardware and software builds with onsite technicians. Create and manage customer address directories and provide ad hoc reports, tools, and utilities to customers, management, and support teams. Assist in managing incident, service request, and change queues across multiple toolsets, while maintaining and updating processes and procedures. Act as a key technical contact for deployment activities, advising first-line support on system changes and providing out-of-hours and 3rd-line on-call support when required. Basic Qualifications Strong proven background in understanding Unix/Linux technologies. Strong proven background in supporting Windows systems and technologies. Proven track record in deploying software to large mixed estates. Proven track record working with enterprise management tools. Proven track record in developing information technology systems. Desired Skills Windows Server Ansible Jenkins Confluence Jira Mercury Quality Centre ServiceNow Hornbill Experience of scripting languages E.g. Bash, Windows, Perl etc. Experience of work within a service management environment.

Lockheed Martin in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Configuration Analyst for a 6-month contract inside IR 35. The role focuses on maintaining IT processing systems configurations, deploying software, and supporting multiple environments across a large mixed-OS estate. You will work under the Sustainment Service Desk Manager and LMSOC Technical Manager, coordinating with customer and technical teams to validate configurations and plan future releases.

Lockheed Martin Gloucester is seeking Lead Software Engineers to work across Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes. You will define technical direction, architect end-to-end solutions, and mentor a growing team to deliver secure, scalable software for UK digital infrastructure. You'll partner with product owners and customers, drive architecture decisions, ensure quality and security, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) leader for UK satellite programs. You will guide architecture, integration, verification and delivery across the full lifecycle, working with senior leadership, customers and suppliers to balance technical and schedule priorities. The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, programme leadership and clear communication to technical and executive audiences, with UK security clearance eligibility

We're looking for a Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our team on a 12 Month Contract based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4-day working week Monday - Thursday and hybrid working. Onsite working days are Monday and Tuesday, with Wednesday and Thursday typically worked from home subject to business needs. This role is part of the Lockheed Martin UK Supply Chain Organisation managing the total supply chain for indirect goods and services to meet a variety of programme and business requirements. Focussing on managing supplier delivery, it primarily supports the facility, equipment and service requirements to support our development and production programmes in Armoured Vehicles, Platform Integration, Special Projects and Weapons areas & domains to meet domestic and international programme and business needs. Success requires experience of working in a functional organisation and a blend of proven skills including relationship building and achievement of deliveries on time and in full, through the ability to successfully negotiate and manage procurements, ranging from simple to complex subcontracts. This will be coupled with effectively working within a multi-disciplinary product team including Facilities, Engineering, Operations and Quality. The role focusses on tactical management and reporting on a variety of indirect contracts including but not limited to Facilities Management (FM) Hard Services, Facilities Management (FM) Soft Services and Capital Acquisition of manufacturing machinery. Specific Responsibilities include: Undertaking the procurement processes including issuing RFQ's, Invitation to Tender, negotiating Terms and Conditions, bid evaluation, and award of contract. Holding a procurement delegation and signing supplier agreements and purchase orders within this limit. Negotiating with suppliers to ensure best value is achieved. Providing expertise, support, advice and guidance to internal customers on procurement policy and procedures including contract management. Managing and monitoring contracts to ensure all parties meet their contractual obligations. Achieving the successful delivery of procurements including the management of schedule, applying extensive supply chain expertise, and demonstrating full knowledge of, and successful interactions with other related disciplines. Developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships with key internal and external business contacts to achieve mutual benefit including representing the organisation/programme as the prime tactical contact, interacting with Senior external personnel on significant tactical and strategic matters. Ensuring procurement activities are compliant with internal/legislative procedures, and that risks are identified and managed. Providing the key interface between internal customers and suppliers to ensure that communication is effectively managed, and issues and risks are fully understood and managed. Supporting internal and external reviews of supplier performance as required. Contributing to the continual improvement of the supply chain processes. The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here. Required skills, qualifications and experience Proven experience as an Indirect Buyer Buying for Facilities Management Hard and Soft services. Proven experience in Minor Works Projects - office refurbishment projects typically £10k - £500k Capital Acquisition of manufacturing machinery and IT equipment. Excellent understanding of procurement best practice. Knowledge of strategic sourcing and advanced procurement techniques/tools. Excellent commercial skills with the ability to analyse and negotiate best-value agreements Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage stakeholders' expectations at a variety of levels. Data literate with strong analytical skills. Highly motivated, determined, and committed individual with a proven record of achieving cost saving targets/objectives. Individual who thrives on challenges, and has experience working within a fast-paced procurement function or similar environment. Proven Supplier Relationship Management skills Understanding of related disciplines/departments within a design and manufacturing environment. Ability to work assignments without significant/appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining approaches to assignments. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications. Flexibility to travel as required. New Build Construction projects typically £500k- £3.5m utilising JCT Minor Works Building Contract with Contractors Design or similar. Mechanical (fabrications/machined items) and Electrical (box-build, cables, components) buying experience. Supply chain experience in the defence environment. Experience in the various phases of the product lifecycle from proposal capture, programme start-up, development, production, sustainment and end-of-life. Knowledge of SAP ERP system. Bachelors' degree in a business/scientific/technical discipline. Knowledge/experience of process improvement methodologies.

Location Please note the location for this role is Newcastle. Job Overview Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow. Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST - the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University - helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation. This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) leader to support the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems programmes in the UK. This is a high-impact technical leadership role responsible for guiding systems engineering, integration, verification and validation activities across the full programme lifecycle - from architecture and development through integration, test and delivery. You will work closely with senior leadership, customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful programme execution while balancing technical, schedule and business priorities. The role requires strong systems engineering expertise, programme leadership capability and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive stakeholders. The successful candidate will lead the UK-based SEIT team and play a key role in the delivery of complex space systems and mission capabilities. Role and Responsibilties Lead and coordinate systems engineering, integration and test activities across satellite and ground system development programmes, including: Managing and evolving the system requirements baseline throughout the programme lifecycle, Leading system integration, verification and validation planning and execution, Developing and maintaining system integration and test strategies, plans and procedures, Maintaining system architecture models, technical artefacts and design documentation, Defining and tracking Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) and programme technical metrics, Leading technical reviews, readiness reviews and engineering governance activities, Coordinating cross-functional engineering teams, suppliers and partners to resolve technical issues and delivery risks, Supporting programme execution in partnership with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and IPT leads, Driving continuous improvement in systems engineering and integration processes, Mentoring and developing engineers across the SEIT function. Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience Significant experience in systems engineering, integration and test within the space or satellite industry Proven hands on experience in satellite system level integration and testing within cleanroom and laboratory environments Strong understanding of GEO satellite systems and spacecraft architectures Experience with environmental verification testing processes and campaign execution Experience developing Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) plans, procedures and test documentation Strong requirements management experience, including verification planning and requirements sell off Familiarity with industry standards including ECSS, NASA and MIL-STD Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and influence cross functional stakeholders Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to technical and non technical audiences Active or current UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility required; UK or NATO citizenship essential. Desirable Experience leading Systems Engineering teams across full development programme lifecycles Experience implementing Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches on complex programmes Knowledge of spacecraft payloads, subsystem technologies and associated ground systems Experience with software integration, interface definition and system level testing Strong understanding of configuration management, baseline control and change management processes, Experience in risk and opportunity management within complex development programmes Fixed price contract delivery experience Programme management or Integrated Product Team (IPT) leadership experience Experience delivering satellite communications or mission critical space systems Recognised subject matter expertise in Systems Engineering processes and governance.

Lockheed Martin in the UK is seeking an experienced SEIT leader to guide the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for the Ministry of Defence, based in Newcastle. You will lead systems engineering, integration and test activities across the full programme lifecycle, coordinating with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to balance technical, schedule and budget priorities.