Lockheed Martin
Trainee Systems Integration & Test Engineer
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Trainee Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
£33,000 - £40,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus
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.
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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:
As a trainee with us, you will support a range of systems engineering activities across complex, advanced technical programmes.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to begin a career in systems engineering, gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle from early concept through to design, integration, testing, and operational support.
The role will work closely with experienced engineers and technical teams, helping to ensure customer and system requirements are understood and translated into practical engineering solutions.
The role will provide hands-on involvement in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and analysis activities.
It offers strong development opportunities, allowing the successful candidate to build foundational skills in systems thinking, problem-solving, and engineering analysis within a structured and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation activities across engineering projects
- Assist with analysis of system performance, risk, cost, and supportability across the lifecycle
- Help translate customer and system requirements into structured engineering outputs and solutions
- Contribute to functional analysis, trade studies, interface definition, and requirements allocation activities
- Support the development of hardware and software specifications based on system requirements
- Work closely with engineering teams across concept, design, testing, installation, and operational phases
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Required skills, qualifications and experience:
- Strong willingness to learn and develop within a systems engineering environment
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to apply structured thinking to tasks
- Basic understanding of engineering principles from study or training
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take guidance from experienced engineers
- Comfortable working on routine tasks with attention to detail and quality
Typical Education and Experience:
- Entry-level role, suitable for candidates with little or no industry experience
- Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in engineering or a related technical discipline preferred
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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