Electrical / Electronic Field Engineer

Engineering Business Environment Lockheed Martin UK - Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs. The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support. LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport. Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts., We're looking for an Electrical / Electronic Field Engineer to join our team at an entry level based from Faslane, Helensburgh. This role benefits from our 9/75 working pattern offering a 9 day working fortnight, giving you every other Friday off. You'll be working on the maintenance of the SWS (Strategic Weapon System) Navigation Sub-system for the current in service and next generation Nuclear Submarines. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct corrective, preventative maintenance for the SWS Navigation Sub-system.
• Go to sea for short periods of time.
• Be required to travel to the US (typically once a year) and within the UK to attend meetings, training and maintenance support.
  
  Minimum of a HNC with some experience in a hands-on Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical role or a Graduate in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related subject looking for a hands-on Electrical / Electronic Engineering role.
• Be able to follow procedural documentation.
• Promote a positive health-and-safety culture.
• Pro-active approach to providing solutions to emergent challenges.
• Proficient experience of Microsoft Office Software suite.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Team player
Desirable skills
• Knowledge of SWS
• Knowledge of Inertial Navigation Concepts., This role would suit an Engineer with a minimum of a HNC and some experience in a hands-on Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical role. We'd also be open to applications from a Graduate in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical or related subject looking for a hands-on Electrical / Electronic Engineering role.
  
  In return this role will provide you with meaningful work that will allow you to grow your skills and enhance your career, but equally important to us is that you enjoy a strong work life balance as well
So if you're interested in joining a growing team who are part of a programme of national importance then there has never been a better time to apply. The successful candidate must be a sole UK Passport holder and achieve the appropriate level (DV) of security clearance. More details can be found Working Schedule 9/75 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 9 day fortnight depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Salary Range £27,000 - £33,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus