REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of requirements definition and interface documentation required to support the development and acceptance of solutions.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Positive attitude, and willingness to get involved with multiple tasks across the System Engineering lifecycle
• Exposure to Project Management tasks such as scheduling and monitoring budgets
• Experience working as part of an Agile delivery/development team (Scrum, Kanban etc)
• MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• The ability to manage tasks and priorities to ensure that assigned workload is delivered when required.
• Knowledge and exposure to Simulation and experience with interacting with Hardware and Software teams
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences on sometimes complex concepts

Desired skills, qualifications and experience:

• Degree or experience in a related field
• Understanding of Systems Engineering tools processes and practices. (TOGAF, UML/SysML, DOORS)
• Exposure to vehicle SIMS
• Previous experience working with MoD IT Programmes
• Previous experience in the role of Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Appropriate Security Clearance

You will experience a wide range of engineering activities including:

• Requirements Derivation
• Assisting with Proposal writing
• Bespoke Software/Hardware interfaces and embedded systems
• Modelling and Systems design using tools such as UML
• Translate business requirements into appropriate technical specifications
• Manage your time effectively to develop effective solutions to cost and quality targets
• Project planning, Maintenance and reporting of Budgets
• Preparing and Presenting Technical demonstrations
• Provide technical input to programme management and commercial staff and support where required in the use of LM and industry tools
• Any additional Programme related tasks assigned that are within area of expertise, competence and skill set.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients across all levels of the organisation both internally and with the custome

ABOUT THE ROLE

About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team in Westbury, Wiltshire as a training systems engineer.
We’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.
Our 4 Flex working fortnight is a particular favourite amongst the team, giving you every Friday off, to spend more time doing the things you enjoy.
You will work within New Business Support, assisting the Systems Architect for Training solutions you will primarily be involved with Software related work which uses Virtual Reality and Gaming Technology, so an understanding of software would be hugely beneficial. You will also gain exposure to certain Project Management/Administrative activities which support the team to deliver on time, cost and quality.
For more information on Armed Forces Synthetic training please click here
This role will suit you if you have a natural interest towards the world of Gaming Technology and Virtual Reality, and have a passion for solving problems, as well as an ability to manage a wide variety of tasks without dropping the ball as every day will present you with a multitude of challenges. This role will allow you to develop a wide variety of skills whilst also gaining specialist knowledge in the world of synthetic training.

You will experience a wide range of engineering activities including:

• Requirements Derivation
• Assisting with Proposal writing
• Bespoke Software/Hardware interfaces and embedded systems
• Modelling and Systems design using tools such as UML
• Translate business requirements into appropriate technical specifications
• Manage your time effectively to develop effective solutions to cost and quality targets
• Project planning, Maintenance and reporting of Budgets
• Preparing and Presenting Technical demonstrations
• Provide technical input to programme management and commercial staff and support where required in the use of LM and industry tools
• Any additional Programme related tasks assigned that are within area of expertise, competence and skill set.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients across all levels of the organisation both internally and with the customer

What’s in it for you?

• A chance to be an integral part of building a successfully realistic training system for our Armed Forces, knowing what you do makes them safe and effective in their role
• Working with a supportive team who wants to see you thrive and grow
• The opportunity to learn and master new skills from experts in their field