Senior Space Systems SEIT Lead Engineer

Lockheed Martin; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in the UK is seeking an experienced SEIT leader to guide the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for the Ministry of Defence, based in Newcastle.

You will lead systems engineering, integration and test activities across the full programme lifecycle, coordinating with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to balance technical, schedule and budget priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Significant experience in systems engineering, integration and test within the space or satellite industry.
• Proven hands‑on experience in satellite system‑level integration and testing in cleanroom and lab environments.
• Strong understanding of GEO satellite systems and spacecraft architectures.
• Experience with environmental verification testing processes and campaign execution.
• Experience developing AIT plans, procedures and test documentation.
• Strong requirements management including verification planning and sell‑off.
• Familiarity with ECSS, NASA and MIL‑STD standards.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Active UK Security Clearance (SC) eligibility; UK or NATO citizenship essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate systems engineering, integration and test activities across satellite and ground system development programmes.
• Manage and evolve the system requirements baseline throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead system integration, verification and validation planning and execution.
• Develop and maintain system integration and test strategies, plans and procedures.
• Maintain system architecture models, artefacts and design documentation.
• Define and track TPMs and programme technical metrics.
• Lead technical reviews and engineering governance activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, suppliers and partners to resolve issues and risks.
• Support programme execution with the Program Manager, Chief Engineer and IPT leads.
• Drive continuous improvement in SEIT processes and mentor engineers.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration and test

Requirements management

Leadership

Clear communication

Security clearance

MBSE

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physics or related

Job description

Lockheed Martin in the UK is seeking an experienced SEIT leader to guide the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for the Ministry of Defence, based in Newcastle.

You will lead systems engineering, integration and test activities across the full programme lifecycle, coordinating with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams to balance technical, schedule and budget priorities.