Engineering - 12 Month Placement

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team as an Engineering Placement Student for a 12-month term beginning in June 2027. The role is open to candidates who are studying a STEM related degree which includes a year in employment. Positions are available across our RMS UK business in the following locations (Havant, Gloucester, Westbury).

Candidates will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience working on programmes across our different business portfolios including Airborne Mission systems, Synthetic Training Systems and C6ISR. You will work as part of a team on real programmes where you will gain practical experience and knowledge across the engineering lifecycle, and experience working with different engineering disciplines such as systems engineering, systems integration, test & acceptance and software development. Your learning and development will be further supported through mentoring from professional engineers to ensure a flying start to your career.

At Lockheed Martin UK, our Early Careers roles provide a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology and innovation while advancing your own career. As a proud Gold Member of The 5% Club, an exclusive group of UK employers dedicated to investing in apprentices and graduates and named in The JobCrowd’s top companies for graduates and apprentices in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Management, we’re renowned for our commitment to developing emerging talent.

You’ll be working on groundbreaking projects that have a real-world impact. Supported by mentorship from industry experts, continuous development programmes, and a clear path for growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

Requirements Engineering and Concept of Operations

• Work with systems engineers to help define, document and maintain requirements related to functional requirements at a system, sub-system and software level.

Design Definition

• Work with systems and software engineers to capture architectures and define technical solutions that meet the needs of our customers

Detailed Design & Build

• Work with systems, software and specialist engineers to implement the solutioned detailed design for embedded and application level software systems

Integration and Test

• Work with integration and test engineers as technical solutions are integrated through from sub-system to complete system, and product verification, validation and acceptance.

• Producing, collecting and reporting appropriate metrics showing progress

• Using metrics to guide decisions and for management reporting

• Getting involved with analysis and investigations of technical problems

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Working towards a degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or other STEM related degrees.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Good IT skills in a range of software packages.

• Ability to prioritise own tasking to meet program needs.

Benefits

Please note that benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may differ based on location, role, and organisational unit. This overview is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee specific benefits.

Flexible Working

The 9-day fortnight working pattern offers added flexibility while supporting a predictable rhythm to your week.

Competitive Compensation

You receive a salary package designed to reflect UK market expectations and support your lifestyle needs.

Annual Leave

Employees receive 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, giving you structured time to rest and recharge.

Generous Pension Scheme

You have access to a strong pension program designed to support long-term financial security.

Private Medical Cover

Private medical coverage provides added reassurance and support for your health and wellbeing.

Employee Life Assurance

Life assurance is provided to offer financial support and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.