Electrical Electronic Engineer

Electrical Electronic Engineer – Lockheed Martin

We are seeking to recruit an Electrical / Electronic Engineering Contractor
, initially on a 12‑month contract base to be based on‑site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices.

Reporting to the Design Team Lead, the candidate is expected to take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic LRU solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase‑gate development process.

• Providing guidance and governance to the team in the integration of the LRU deliverables, supporting as necessary assembly and installation.
• Defining processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware.
• Providing technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
• Facilitating the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture.
• Designing and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques).
• Schematic Capture and associated PCB layouts.
• Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components.
• Electronic circuit simulation and analysis.
• The role will involve work on UK classified programmes; the candidate must therefore be willing and able to obtain a security clearance to SC.

• Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
• Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Product Development.
• Proven experience in Digital and Analogue Electronics Design.
• Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool.
• Proven Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout (Altium Designer) and IPC awareness.
• EMC Awareness at product and PCB level.
• Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test.
• The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation.
• Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to co‑ordinate various stakeholders into a unified approach.
• Self‑managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills.
• Flexibility in tasks undertaken.
• Strong team player.

• Experience of using DOORS for requirements capture.
• Proven Hardware Sell Off experience through qualification and verification.
• Preparation of FMEA’s.
• Awareness of IEC
  61508.
• Experience of 28V power distribution systems.

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.

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It is part of three business areas focusing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers, including the Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability.

Lockheed Martin AMPTHILL pre‑presents an exciting and challenging career path. Please note Lockheed Martin Ampthill works an 8‑day fortnight with the site closed every Friday.

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 seek the most qualified candidates for each role, regardless of background. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Lockheed Martin is dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process and will accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

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