Lead Systems Engineer
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LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
MST11099
E1464I / Lead Systems Engineer
Havant
MST IS - Helo - Multiple
Description of Business Environment:
Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor and Design Authority for the Merlin Mk2 Royal
Navy anti-submarine and anti-surface helicopter system. MCSP, the Merlin Capability
Sustainment Programme included technology enhancements to the aircraft avionics and
tactical system, ground preparation/analysis systems, training systems and support
infrastructure.
Whilst the base programme is nearing completion LM are working on a number of follow
on enhancements and adjacent programme opportunities such as CROWSNEST.
Additionally the engineering team also support new business activities outside the scope
of Merlin as well as maritime systems.We are looking for a Systems Engineer to work
within the Military Solutions Engineering team. This encompasses the programme life
cycle from requirements generation/derivation, to all aspects of integration, sell-off and
support.
Specific Job Description:
This job is for a Lead Systems Engineer (LSE) to work within the Military Solutions
Systems Engineering Department performing technical planning, system integration,
verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for
total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include:
concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. The
System Engineer will ensure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product
requirements into total system solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost
constraints. Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies,
requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements
into hardware and software specifications. Manage design baselines, track problems and
lead them to resolution with both the customer and supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
By applying extensive technical expertise provide knowledge and design support to Merlin
team.
 Undertake Lockheed Martin Engineering activities including:
 System requirements derivation and linking
 System requirements and development of stakeholder agreed verification /
sell-off approach
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Trade studies
System design and interface documentation
Development and presentation of design review material
Definition of system demonstration and testing
Support to flight clearance
Support to integration and test, including data analysis and problem solving
Systems Integration with the Air Vehicle
Liaison with customer and supplier stakeholders, including in-house
specialists as required
 Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring regular use of
ingenuity and creativity
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Specific tasks will typically include:
 Liaising with Customer, Technical Leadership, Key Suppliers, and
Programme Management
 Overseeing subsystem design, technical performance, quality, and
customer/user satisfaction within the overall system (installed performance)
 Being responsible for Technical work products relating to the assigned
system or area of responsibility including specifications, design analysis
reports, trade studies, test and qualification reports and technical proposals
 Supplier oversight and formal direction through assigned SPM
 Generation and reporting of Technical Metrics
 Advising management and customers on advanced technical research
studies and applications
 Additional/Occasional Duties and Tasks
 The candidate will be appointed as Technical Lead for an assigned system,
segment or project and will be responsible for completing engineering
analyses, specifications, development support, integration and qualification
and / or proposals for similar technical requirements in adjacent
programmes.
Required Skills:
Essential Educational Requirements of the role:
 Degree in an engineering discipline or other higher education with equivalent
experience
 Solid technical experience from Bachelor or Masters degree of the operation,
engineering design and integration of military systems.
Desired Skills for the Role
Previous experience within the defence industry is preferred, especially within the aircraft
and maritime environments. As a minimum the Individual should be able to demonstrate
the following skills:
 Analytical: ability to analyse technical problems and provide pragmatic solutions.
 Negotiation: ability to resolve Customer issues in an effective productive manner.
 Leadership: ability to draw together a team and motivate to achieve team goals and
technical solutions.
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Communication: ability to produce and present convincing presentations, design
documents and proposal to Customer and Supplier.
Decision-making: ability to make rapid decisions.
Interpersonal: ability to work with and lead a team of people, good listening and
debating skills and developing effective relationships with customers and suppliers.
Technical innovation: ability to achieve solutions innovatively.
Experience in working with US sourced products that may have re-export controls
imposed on them by virtue of their US classification on the ITAR list.
Scrutinise subcontractor technical submissions
As well as:
Experience of working in all phases of the project life cycle
Performed effectively in a significant role on a complex system development, ideally in
the defence arena.
Successfully liaised with Suppliers through the development phases including
requirements development, integration, test, and delivery
Experience of hardware & integration of hardware into systems
Experience of conducting system and subsystem trade studies
Excellent customer / supplier relationship management skills
Knowledge and experience of:
DOORS
UML
Knowledge of Project Management tools and techniques
The candidate should be familiar with generation of reports and undertaking analysis using
typical office environment tools such as Word, Powerpoint, Access, and Excel.
The successful candidate must be a champion of teamwork and foster a team environment
that encourages ownership and accountability across the functional membership.
Standard Job Description:
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk,
and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at
all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation,
operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of
customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical,
schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade
studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer
requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
Ideally require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college and capability typically achieved
through demonstrable professional experience. Will also consider individuals with equivalent
experience / combined education. Considered an emerging authority