Senior Systems Engineer - Defence Satellite Ground Segment

Lockheed Martin; Havant; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Havant is seeking an experienced systems engineer to work on complex Ground Segment systems that underpin defence capabilities. You will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for technical planning, integration, verification and validation across full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes translating customer requirements into integrated technical solutions, performing analyses, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver outcomes on time and within cost targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles across requirements, integration, and lifecycle.
• Experience on complex multi-disciplinary programmes.
• Structured and analytical approach to technical challenges.
• Strong communication with senior technical personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical and effective solutions to a range of complex engineering challenges within Ground Segment systems.
• Operate under general direction, contributing to assignment objectives while working independently on defined tasks.
• Work is reviewed at key milestones and critical decision points.
• Ensure the structured and logical translation of customer and system requirements into integrated technical solutions that meet performance, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to support both hardware and software system development.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated system outcomes.
• Engage with senior engineers and stakeholders on significant technical matters, contributing to programme-level objectives and long-range goals.

Skills

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Lifecycle delivery

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Havant is seeking an experienced systems engineer to work on complex Ground Segment systems that underpin defence capabilities. You will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for technical planning, integration, verification and validation across full lifecycle.

The role emphasizes translating customer requirements into integrated technical solutions, performing analyses, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver outcomes on time and within cost targets.