Systems Engineer
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LM People Job Code/Title:
Location:
Programme / Functional Group:
MST11098
E1463I / Systems Engineer Sr
Havant
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 Systems Engineer (SE) 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
Provide knowledge and design support to the Engineering team throughout various
phases of programme lifecycles.
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Undertake Lockheed Martin Engineering activities including:
 System requirements and development of stakeholder agreed verification / selloff approach
 Trade studies
 System design and interface documentation
 Development and presentation of design review material
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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
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.
 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.
 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.
 Experience in:
 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.
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 proven professional experience. Will also consider individuals with
equivalent experience / combined education.
Considered experienced, but still a learner.