Permanent
Senior SP Project Engineer
Engineering
Ampthill - Bedfordshire
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Special Projects business in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. You will play a key role in the delivery of complex engineering projects that support some of the UK’s most advanced defence capabilities.
This is a hands-on role, and you will be responsible for supporting the full engineering lifecycle – from shaping technical requirements and developing design solutions through to integration, testing and delivery.
Working within a multi-disciplined Integrated Project Team (IPT), you will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, determined and committed and a confident self-starter. They will be a team player with ability to work in a multi-functional organisation, coupled with excellent communication skills and stakeholder management ability.
A key requirement of this role is the ability to obtain and maintain a high‑level security clearance. If you do not currently hold the required clearance, we can support you through the application process.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with technical, safety, and quality standards.
2. Define and interpret technical requirements, translating customer needs into robust engineering solutions.
3. Product and maintain design documentation, drawings, specifications and test plans.
4. Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including systems, mechanical, materials, electrical, integration and test engineers to ensure design coherence and successful integration.
5. Provide technical support during build, commissioning, and in-service phases.
6. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and best practices.
7. Ensure all engineering activities complies with Defence Standards, quality management systems and Health and Safety regulations.
8. Support the Project Chief Engineer to undertake any assigned engineering assignments and investigations.
9. Support both the assigned Programme Engineering Manager and Project Chief Engineer in technical planning, progress reporting, and risk management.
10. Lead and contribute to design reviews, verification, validation and configuration management activities.
11. Liaise with project leads, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective technical communications throughout the project.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
12. Degree in an Engineering discipline (. Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering).
13. Proven experience delivering engineering projects within the Defence, Aerospace, or related industry.
14. Proven experience delivering engineering concepts into manufacture and test phases.
15. Strong understanding of system engineering principles and lifecycle management.
16. Experience of technical documentation, configuration control and quality assurance processes.
17. Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively both as an individual and as part of team solve effectively.
18. Experience with CAD tools. CREO CAD software and experience of using the tool to produce complex parametric designs would be beneficial.
19. Excellent communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
20. Good computer skills.
21. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment. Excellent team working skills are essential.
22. Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria: a minimum of SC Clearance will be required for the role, however holding a DV or being prepared to go through an application immediately will be beneficial.
Desirable:
23. Experience of working within the defence industry, MoD, or other complex engineering environments is desirable.
24. Knowledge of UK Defence Standards, JSPs, or equivalent industry regulations.
25. Understanding of risk management, change control and verification and validation practices.
26. Able to use Windchill PDM system.
27. Self-drive / self-starter will be required in order to deliver programme activities and milestones, and the role will on occasions be customer facing.
Job Reference Number
18519BR
Salary Range
£54,000 - £67,000 + Comprehensive 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:
28. Private Medical Insurance
29. Competitive Pension
30. Dental
31. Critical Illness
32. Life Assurance
33. Travel Insurance
34. Employee discounts for top high street shops
35. Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
36. Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
37. Reimbursement for a professional membership
38. Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
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' -->
Job Expires
28/02/2027
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