Ground Integrated Project Team Engineer

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.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and implementation of the ground segment of a satellite communications system. They will be fully conversant with the construction and performance of the ground segment and able to represent it to the customer.

• Manages more than one technical engineering and science organization.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Manages the activities of subordinate associate managers, supervisors, or exempt professionals.
• Maintains communication with internal personnel, external customers, and peers at various levels.
• Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of a variety of factors.
• Advises on tasks, projects, and operations.
• Accountable for setting strategic direction, making decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Actively contributes to the development of new concepts.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers.

Significant related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Experience and knowledge of ground segment hardware and software is particularly desirable.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.

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.

• Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements.
• Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
• 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 counselling 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.