Concept Development Engineer

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we'd love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmuk@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related Field Engineering experience
• Evidence of good problem-solving skills
• Familiarisation in CAD software (AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of engineering principles, materials science, and manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK - Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.

About the Role

We're looking for a Concept Development Engineer based from Faslane, Helensburgh. This role benefits from our 9/75 working pattern giving you every other Friday off.

• Conceptual Design: Develop innovative concepts and designs for new equipment.
• Detailed design: Assist the design engineer in the creation of engineering drawings schematics and specifications.
• Simulation and analysis: have a good working knowledge of stress and shear analysis through modelling software AutoCAD, SolidWorks et al.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross functional teams, including sub-contractors, procurement, commercial, Configuration control, ESH, Security and MOD departments.
• Documentation: Maintain control of design changes recording these on drawings and maintenance procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies to drive innovation with our MOD customer.

The successful candidate must achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. More details can be found here.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc.
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave.