Senior Electronics Engineer

To be based on-site at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices and reporting to the Design Team Lead, the Senior Electronics Engineer is expected to take responsibility for the design, development and support of mixed electrical / electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process.

Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical / electronic hardware.

Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.

Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture.

• Design and development of electrical / electronic circuitry (includes, analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques and power electronics).
• Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic / electrical circuits and components.
• Electrical/Electronic circuit simulation and analysis.
• 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.
• Self-managing, driven to get the results needed, great organisational skills.
• Flexibility in tasks undertaken.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng.
• Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments.
• Electronic analysis of derating, stress and tolerance.
• Proven Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout and IPC awareness (Preferably Altium).
• EMC Awareness at product and PCB level.
• Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes.
• Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration and Test.
• Experience of working with lab test equipment, JTAG design and debug of electronic circuits.
• Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tool.

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.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists 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. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path. Please note that Lockheed Martin Ampthill work an 8 day fortnight with the site closed every Friday.

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call .