Defence Systems Project Engineer — End-to-End Delivery (DV)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Special Projects team in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The role focuses on delivering complex engineering projects across the full lifecycle, from shaping requirements to testing and delivery.

Ideal candidates will show enthusiasm, teamwork, and strong communication with stakeholders, and must be capable of obtaining DV security clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or Aerospace).
• Experience delivering defence/aerospace engineering projects.
• Experience delivering engineering concepts into manufacture and test phases.
• Strong understanding of system engineering principles and lifecycle management.
• Experience with CAD tools CREO and parametric designs is beneficial.
• Excellent communicator with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• DV security clearance or ability to obtain the clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end engineering lifecycle for assigned projects.
• Define and interpret technical requirements.
• Product and maintain design documentation, drawings, specifications and test plans.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for design coherence and integration.
• Provide technical support during build, commissioning, and in-service phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools and practices.
• Ensure compliance with Defence Standards, quality management and H&S regulations.
• Support the Project Chief Engineer in assigned engineering tasks and investigations.
• Support Programme Engineering Manager and Project Chief Engineer in technical planning, progress reporting, and risk management.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, verification, validation and configuration management activities.
• Liaise with project leads, suppliers and internal stakeholders for effective technical communications.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Team player

Multi-disciplinary

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CREO CAD

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Special Projects team in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The role focuses on delivering complex engineering projects across the full lifecycle, from shaping requirements to testing and delivery.

Ideal candidates will show enthusiasm, teamwork, and strong communication with stakeholders, and must be capable of obtaining DV security clearance.