Permanent
Systems Integration & Test Engineer
Engineering
Newcastle
About the Role
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:
The Systems Integration & Test Engineer will play a key role in supporting the design, integration, verification, and validation of complex systems across their full lifecycle. The role contributes to ensuring that customer and system requirements are effectively translated into robust, testable engineering solutions that meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, the role supports activities from early concept through to design, fabrication, testing, integration, and operational deployment.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Supporting systems analysis activities across complex engineering programmes
2. Assisting with integration planning and coordination of system elements
3. Contributing to test development and verification and validation activities
4. Supporting requirements management and traceability throughout the system lifecycle
5. Assisting with interface definition between hardware and software components
6. Participating in trade studies to evaluate and compare engineering solutions
7. Working across multiple phases of the system lifecycle, from concept through to delivery and support
8. Developing technical capability in systems thinking, problem-solving, and engineering delivery.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
9. Experience working within systems engineering, integration, testing, or a related engineering discipline
10. Ability to develop practical solutions to complex technical problems, working with appropriate guidance and support
11. Strong understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them across structured technical tasks
12. Ability to work independently on defined activities while engaging with senior engineers on key decisions and technical direction
13. Good awareness of industry practices and engineering processes, with the ability to apply them effectively in delivery
14. Demonstrated ability to build capability and develop expertise within a technical engineering environment.
Job Reference Number
19175BR
Salary Range
£54,000 - £67,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus
Employee Type
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4xFlex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
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 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:
15. Private Medical Insurance
16. Competitive Pension
17. Dental
18. Critical Illness
19. Life Assurance
20. Travel Insurance
21. Employee discounts for top high street shops
22. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
23. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
24. Reimbursement for a professional membership
25. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
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.
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
31/07/2026
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