Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Graduate

Support the design, integration, testing, and verification of secure military satellite systems throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle.

About the Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.        
                                      
Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.                  
         
This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting-edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Space Systems Engineer with a passion for Systems Engineering to join our growing team in Newcastle.

The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you will play a key role within in the team contributing across the full system lifecycle. You will be responsible for supporting system definition, integration activities, and ensuring that software and hardware components function together seamlessly to meet mission requirements.

This role is ideal for a graduate with a Systems Engineering background, particularly with exposure to integration, test, and verification, or someone with a strong software background who has worked within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

You will:

• Contribute to systems engineering, systems modelling, integration and test activities, including planning, execution, and reporting

• Support the development of verification and validation strategies, test procedures, and test campaigns

• Work closely with software, hardware, and systems teams to resolve integration issues and ensure system performance

• Assist in defining and managing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures

• Participate in system design reviews and technical discussions across the engineering lifecycle

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline

• Has an interest or experience in system integration, verification, validation, or test engineering

• Understands or is eager to learn about complex system lifecycles and multidisciplinary engineering environments

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoys problem-solving in a collaborative team setting

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of varied technical tasks

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Degree in Systems, Aerospace, Electronic, or Software Engineering (or similar)

• Understanding of systems engineering and IV&V lifecycle

• Strong communication skills and ability to document and present technical work

• Eligible for UK SC clearance

• Willing to travel as required

Salary Range

£34,000 Plus Competitive Benefits + Bonus

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 4 day week 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

Business Environment

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility. Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin.

LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.