Contractor/Temp
SP Integration and Test Contractor
Test Engineering
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
About the Role
We are urgently seeking to recruit an Integration and Test Contractor, initially on a 12 month contract basis to be based predominantly on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Planning & Execution
1. Design comprehensive test plans, cases, procedures, and reports.
2. Execute test campaigns in line with specifications and timeline.
3. Validate and analyse test data for accuracy and completeness.
Documentation & Communication
4. Author, review and sign off on all test documentation (plans, reports, logs).
5. Provide clear, concise status updates to stakeholders (internal/external).
6. Plan and carry out Test Readiness Reviews
Test Facility Management
7. Identify, evaluate and contract suitable test facilities via the supply‑chain representative.
8. Act as the primary technical liaison with contracted facilities.
9. Coordinate equipment transport to and from sites.
System Integration
10. Develop and integrate automated test scripts into the broader tool ecosystem.
11. Integrate large, complex solutions within the wider system‑of‑systems framework.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
12. Work within a large, multi‑disciplinary engineering team to deliver systems on tight deadlines.
13. Participate in verification and qualification trials (UK Defence Industry).
Safety & Security
14. Ensure all testing activities being conducted comply with safety protocols.
15. Enforce data and equipment security requirements during testing.
Field Deployments
16. Deploy to trial sites for the duration of test campaigns as required.
17. Travel between sites for meetings, reviews, and de‑briefs.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
Communication
18. Excellent verbal and written communication – able to produce clear, concise reports and present findings to technical & non‑technical audiences.
Test Engineering
19. Proven experience creating test plans, cases, procedures, and reports for system integration/verification.
Test & Integration Experience
20. Demonstrated hands‑on experience in qualification/verification trials, ideally within defence‑related systems.
Strategic Planning
21. Experience developing strategies to support formal product sell‑off and acceptance.
Tool Proficiency
22. Familiarity with usage and deployment of instrumentation including thermocouples, strain gauges, accelerometers.
23. Experience and usage of Data acquisition tools (data loggers, video loggers) used in a test environment.
24. Configuration GUIs/HMIs, Emulators, Operating Systems, Interface Protocols.
Fault Diagnosis
25. Ability to investigate, document, and report faults or anomalies in complex systems.
Desired Skills:
26. Integration & verification of software‑inclusive or IP‑networked military systems.
27. Familiarity with UK Defence industry ‘Qualification & Verification Trials’ and the associated acceptance process.
28. Experience with vehicle system integration & verification.
29. Independent work‑planning and estimation skills.
30. Familiarity with one or more of the following Systems Engineering tools:
IBM DOORS NG
IBM Rational Quality Manager
Cameo Systems Modeler
Job Reference Number
18681BR
Salary Range
Negotiable
Employee Type
Full Time
Duration
12
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
BPSS
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 end ngIf: ame != 'jobtitleInJobDetails' && ame != 'jobdescriptionInJobDetails' -->
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