Lockheed Martin
Senior System Engineer
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Senior Systems Engineer (Requirements Management)
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK
£72,000-£90,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus
37.5 hours per week + 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.
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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
An exciting opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems that deliver real-world impact across defence, aerospace, and national capability programmes.
The role sits within a highly skilled engineering team focused on solving challenging technical problems, shaping system design decisions, and contributing to advanced solutions across the full lifecycle.
It offers exposure to cutting-edge engineering practice, autonomy in delivery, and the opportunity to influence major programmes of work.
The position is responsible for technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability and effectiveness assessments across complete system lifecycles.
This includes activities spanning concept development and design through to fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Accountability includes ensuring the structured and logical conversion of customer and operational requirements into robust system solutions that balance technical performance, schedule, and cost constraints.
Key activities include functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition in support of both hardware and software system specifications.
Complexity
Innovative and effective solutions are developed for a range of complex engineering challenges aligned with organisational and programme objectives. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of technical delivery, with performance assessed primarily on outcomes and alignment to departmental objectives rather than detailed supervision.
Impact
Contribution may include leading or supporting major engineering work packages, with responsibility for guiding projects through to successful completion. Decisions have a lasting impact on programme success, technical direction, and organisational capability. Regular engagement with senior stakeholders on significant technical and programme matters is expected.
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Knowledge
Active contribution is made to the development of new engineering concepts, approaches, and solutions. The role requires strong knowledge of industry practices and related disciplines, with recognised expertise within systems engineering and a contribution to technical leadership across the organisation.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
- Significant experience in Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Post-secondary qualification or equivalent training in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related technical field.
- Experience in requirements management tools and processes (desirable).
- Experience in Verification & Validation (V&V) activities (desirable).
- Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approaches and tools (desirable).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of DOORS and CAMEO tools would be very useful.
LMPeople Qualifications and Experience
Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
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 02392 415270.
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