Permanent
Re-Entry Engineering Compliance Officer
Engineering
Helensburgh
About the Role
We're looking for a Re-Entry Engineering Compliance Officer to join our team within the Lockheed Martin - Strategic Systems business area, based at RNAD Coulport, Helensburgh. This role benefits from a 4 day working week Mon - Thu giving you every Friday off.
Are you an Engineering Compliance Officer or Quality Assurance Engineer? Would you thrive in an environment where you will be empowered to make a difference on a major defence programme that's critical to national security? Yes? Great, then we’d love to hear from you!
Upon joining our Strategic Systems business you will be able to make an immediate impact, applying your quality engineering expertise to ensure that all SWS Engineering and Quality functions related to the Trident Re-Entry System (RES) flight hardware and support equipment are controlled and performed in accordance with US and UK SWS Project requirements and the appropriate safety and quality standards.
You will provide engineering support to ensure emergent Flight Hardware/Surface Support Equipment defects and documentation anomalies are dispositioned in accordance with approved procedures and will initiate and direct diagnostic fault finding investigations to support a RES production programme.
You'll also be responsible for creating new maintenance procedures for equipment unique to the facility, as well as reviewing and initiating changes to project preventive maintenance procedures and source documentation. On top of this you'll also review defect report responses, equipment modification proposals and documentation change proposals and provide advice to stakeholders regarding the suitability of such responses and proposals.
We pride ourselves on mission focused innovation, where performance excellence is at the heart of everything we do, so this unique opportunity will allow you to work to some of the highest quality standards in the world at the only place in the UK where this kind of work is done.
So if you are interested in joining a growing team who are part of a programme of national importance then there has never been a better time to apply! We may not know what's going to change the world next, but chances are we're already working on it, and you can be part of the story too!
The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found .
Required skills, qualifications and experience
1. Effective supervision / leadership of staff in a specialist safety critical environment (Inspection / Quality Assurance)
2. A mixed Mechanical / Electrical (Electromechanical) hands-on Engineering background
3. Proficient experience of Microsoft’s ‘Office’ software suite and become a competent user of multi-government classified IT networks, hardware and peripherals
4. Experience in a customer-facing environment
5. Have the ability to adapt to meet changing priorities and deadlines
6. ONC, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering discipline
Job Reference Number
18382BR
Salary Range
£49,785 + Comprehensive Benefits
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
36
Working Schedule
Standard Hours
Shift work details
24 hr support
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
DV
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
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 a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
7. Private Medical Insurance
8. Competitive Pension
9. Dental
10. Critical Illness
11. Life Assurance
12. Travel Insurance
13. Employee discounts for top high street shops
14. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
15. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
16. Reimbursement for a professional membership
17. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.
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 end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
Job Expires
17/02/2026
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