Certification Technical Lead

Lockheed Martin; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defense company located in Havant is looking for a Certification Technical Lead. This role offers opportunities to lead certification activities and develop engineering strategies in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should possess extensive experience in aerospace certification and strong communication skills. The position allows for flexible working arrangements, including a unique 4-day work week. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement

Private medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a technical authority role or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Test and Qualification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification for air systems.
• Develop certification strategies and plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customer authorities.

Skills

Experience leading certification within aerospace or similar regulated industries

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage tasks and priorities effectively

Education

Degree in Engineering or STEM field

Tools

Model Based Systems Engineering tools (SysML, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)

Requirements definition and interface documentation

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team in Havant, Hampshire as a Certification Technical Lead.

We’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us. Equally important, you can enjoy a strong work-life balance. To support this, we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to help you live a healthy, fulfilling life both inside and outside of work.

Our 4 Flex working fortnight is a team favourite, giving you every Friday off to spend more time on your personal interests.

You will work mainly within the engineering team on Airborne Mission Systems, with a focus on DS-970 certification of airborne platforms. Currently, the role focuses on Merlin and Avenger programmes, but this may evolve.

The role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to the Havant offices and our customer sites in Crawley and Yeovil. This position is ideal if you have a background in Aerospace certification or other highly regulated industries like Automotive.

You will engage in a wide range of engineering activities, including:

• Leading and overseeing certification of Type Design Change (TDC) for air systems.
• Working within the Military Air System Certification Process (MACP), leading the generation and delivery of:
• Application for TDC (DAT Form 30 or equivalent),
• Certification artefacts such as Type Certification Basis (TCB), Certification Programme (CP), and Type Certification Expositions (TCE) in accordance with RA5820 and the Manual of Military Air System Certification (MMAC).
• Submitting compliance documentation to Certification Specifications like Def Stan 00-970 or EASA CS.
• Assessing non-compliances against certification specifications and developing ELoS arguments to gain acceptance.
• Managing Military Certification Review Items (MCRI).
• Developing and implementing certification strategies and plans.
• Mobilising certification teams to deliver against these strategies and plans.
• Managing time effectively to develop solutions that meet cost and quality targets.
• Collaborating with suppliers and customer authorities to review and approve airworthiness documents and evidence submissions.
• Providing technical input to programme management and commercial teams, supporting the use of LM and industry tools.
• Performing any additional programme-related tasks within your expertise and competence.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clients and suppliers at all levels, both internally and externally.

This is a permanent role.

Additional Benefits:

• Challenging work with opportunities to make a difference
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and mentor others

Required skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Experience leading certification within aerospace or similar regulated industries
• Experience in a technical authority role or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of Test and Qualification procedures, especially requirement sell-off
• Experience with qualification evidence against requirements and regulations
• Ability to lead and direct staff, including early careers
• Strong understanding of requirements definition and interface documentation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage tasks and priorities effectively
• Minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience

Desired skills, qualifications, and experience:

• Experience as a Tech Lead or similar role
• Degree in Engineering or STEM field
• Analytical skills for technical problem-solving
• Proven ability to produce cost-effective, compliant solutions
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools (SysML, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering tools and practices (TOGAF, UML/SysML, DOORS)

Job Reference Number: 17345BR

Employee Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Working Schedule: 4xFlex

Country: United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required: SC

This role is not open to Graduate, Intern, or Apprentice applicants.

What we offer you:

• Challenging work with opportunities to make a difference
• A supportive, friendly environment
• Flexible working options, including a 4-day week with Fridays off
• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• Benefits such as private medical, pension, dental, critical illness cover, life assurance, travel insurance, employee discounts, counseling services, training, professional membership reimbursement, and family leave policies.

About Lockheed Martin RMS: RMS provides systems engineering, software development, training, and complex program management for global security, civil, and commercial markets, aiming to be a leading global security and aerospace company.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Lockheed Martin is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for applicants as needed. For assistance, contact 023 92 458 000.