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We’re the UK-based arm of Lockheed Martin corporation, a global technology leader with a network of 121,000 people in 54 countries.

Who we are

Lockheed Martin Corporation has operated in the UK for nearly 80 years. Headquartered in London, we employ approximately 1,700 people at more than 20 sites across the country. From mail sorting technology to helping build the UK’s first commercial spaceport, our innovations and partnerships help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges, contributing to the UK’s defence, security and prosperity.

Lockheed Martin's operating units are organized into broad business areas.

  • Aeronautics, with approximately $30.3 billion in 2025 sales which includes tactical aircraft, airlift, sustainment and aeronautical research and development lines of business.
  • Missiles and Fire Control, with approximately $14.4 billion in 2025 sales, which includes innovative and competitive integrated air and missile defence, strike, precision fires, air superiority and close combat weapon systems.
  • Rotary and Mission Systems, with approximately $17.3 billion in 2025 sales, which includes Sikorsky helicopters, maritime systems, sensors, radar systems, command and control, combat simulation and training, undersea systems and full-spectrum cyber capabilities.
  • Space, with approximately $13 billion in 2025 sales, which includes development of national security, civil, commercial and weather spacecraft, strategic and missile defence solutions and hypersonics missions. 

The people of Lockheed Martin are critical to our success as a business and our customers rely on their skills, knowledge and passion to deliver, time and time again. A career with Lockheed Martin not only means a competitive salary and benefits package, but also includes inspiring career development opportunities, a real commitment to work/life balance and a working environment that truly supports your ability to excel.

Engineering excellence lies at the heart of Lockheed Martin and there are exciting opportunities to join its Early Careers development programme across a variety of different business functions from technical engineering through to functional business support.

Whatever your direction, Lockheed Martin UK can help your development with competitive salaries, benefits, flexible schedules and more.

Our Values

  • Do What's Right - We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do.
  • Respect Others - We recognize that our success depends on the talent, skills and expertise of our people.
  • Perform With Excellence - We understand the importance of our missions and the trust our customers place in us.

Mission

We solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe.

Our Vision

Be the global leader in supporting our customers' missions, strengthening security and advancing scientific discovery.

Inclusion at Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin, we embrace the diverse talents and perspectives of our people to power innovation and business success. Diversity and inclusion are woven throughout our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we can deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

Providing a work environment that is free from harassment and promotes equality is a priority at Lockheed Martin. We take this commitment seriously and hold each other accountable.

Awards

UK 300 2025/2026

UK 300 2025/2026

The 300 most popular graduate employers in the UK, as voted by students

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2025/26

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2025/26

The ranking is based exclusively on results of feedback from employees at those companies.

Higherin Top Undergraduate Employer - Small to Medium-sized scheme 2025-2026

Higherin Top Undergraduate Employer - Small to Medium-sized scheme 2025-2026

Employers who hire up to 20 students annually

The Times Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025

The Times Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025

We are proud to be a Top 10 graduate employer of choice for Engineering

Cibyl Top 10 2025 - Engineering, Design and Manufacture

Cibyl Top 10 2025 - Engineering, Design and Manufacture

UK School Survey

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2025/26 - Work-Life Balance

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2025/26 - Work-Life Balance

Winner of Work-Life Balance

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2025/26 - Engineering & Manufacturing

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2025/26 - Engineering & Manufacturing

Winner of Engineering & Manufacturing

Gold - Member of the 5% Club, Apprenticeships and Graduates 2024/25

Gold - Member of the 5% Club, Apprenticeships and Graduates 2024/25

Investing in a Generation

RateMyPlacement Best 50 Small to Medium-sized Student Employers 2024 - 2025

RateMyPlacement Best 50 Small to Medium-sized Student Employers 2024 - 2025

Ranked in the 23rd position

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2024-25

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Graduates to Work for 2024-25

The ranking is based exclusively on results of feedback from employees at those companies.

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2024/25 - Engineering & Manufacturing

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2024/25 - Engineering & Manufacturing

Winner of Engineering & Manufacturing

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2024/25 - Management

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2024/25 - Management

Winner of Management

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2023-24 - Engineering & Manufacturing

The JobCrowd: Top Company for Apprentices to Work for 2023-24 - Engineering & Manufacturing

The ranking is based exclusively on results of feedback from employees at those companies.

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