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Experience with network infrastructure, wireless networks and encrypted communications. Due to continued success within their Aerospace & Defence division they are experiencing substantial growth and require a Senior Field Service Engineer focused on their Secure Comms products and solutions for cus

ROLE- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer LOCATION- Portsmouth TERM- Permanent SALARY- £40,000-£60,000, dependent on experience My client is a specialist manufacturer in the Aerospace industry. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Portsmouth on a permanent basis. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar Design / CAD Engineering position, • Previous experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment, • Experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Marine or similar industries would be beneficial, • Be proficient using 3D CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, • Ideally Degree / HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ qualified in Mechanical Engineering or similar, • Excellent knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials – sheet metal, fabrication, castings, machining etc., • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, • Proficient using MS Office, • Excellent organisational skills and time management skills, • Have the ability to work well alone as well as part of a small multi-disciplinary team The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: • Using CAD for concept design and producing technical drawings, • Designing vehicle parts, interiors and other large assemblies, • Creating component and assembly models to satisfy customer requirements, • Liaising with manufacturing providers, • Producing the required documentation for design as well as project reports / plans, • Updating 3D models and drawings, • Inputting parts into the MRP system creating BOMs, • Checking drawings for sign off, • Working in a small multi-disciplinary team on varied projects If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.

SYOS is a pioneering company focused on developing industry-leading utilitarian autonomous vehicles across air, land, and sea. SYOS' family of utilitarian vehicles are all powered with SYOS’ control system with various advanced computer vision, swarming, and communication systems. About the role We're looking for a highly skilled System Design Engineer with Uncrewed Surface Vessel experience to join our team in our production facility based in Fareham, UK. As a Systems Design Engineer at SYOS, you'll be a key player in defining the architecture, integrating, and validating their cutting-edge autonomous systems, with a particular focus on their marine applications. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with hardware, software, and autonomy teams to deliver robust and high-performance solutions, especially for challenging maritime environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles within a global aerospace and robotics company. Key Responsibilities • Experience working specifically on unmanned marine vehicles (USVs), and knowledge of autonomy systems and embedded software development tailored for maritime applications., • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document both functional and non-functional system requirements for their autonomous vehicles, particularly those operating in marine environments. You'll translate high-level needs into detailed, verifiable requirements and manage them throughout the project lifecycle., • Developing and maintaining the overall system architecture, including defining major subsystems and their interfaces to ensure seamless integration. This involves evaluating and selecting the most effective and efficient technical design options, considering the unique demands of marine operations., • Planning and coordinating the integration of hardware and software components into unified, reliable systems, with a focus on their unmanned marine vehicles. You'll design and execute rigorous testing strategies to verify system performance and validate that all requirements are met, accounting for the complexities of maritime testing. This also includes analysing test results, identifying root causes of anomalies, and troubleshooting issues collaboratively., • Serving as a central communication hub between engineering teams to facilitate system-wide coherence and collaboration. You'll also support continuous improvement by feeding test and performance insights back into system designs, ensuring continuous optimization for marine applications. Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field., • At least 3 years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong preference for backgrounds in unmanned marine vehicles (USVs), robotics, or autonomous systems., • A strong understanding of systems architecture, requirements management, and system integration, especially as it pertains to marine autonomy. Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or DOORS is also preferred, along with familiarity with hardware and software testing and validation methodologies in challenging environments., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are essential., • Employees will be subject to SC clearance with the MOD. If you are an experienced and skilled Systems Design Engineer with Marine experience, who meets the requirements and is ready to work with a legendary team, we encourage you to apply. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Electrical Control Engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation, working on panel building and electrical controls for advanced refrigeration systems supplied to aerospace clients. You’ll play a key role in electrical assembly, installation, testing, and fault finding, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. About the Role: As an Electrical Control Engineer, you will: • Build and wire electrical control panels for refrigeration systems., • Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures., • Diagnose and rectify faults using test equipment and hand tools., • Assist with the design of control circuits and panel layouts for machinery., • Prepare drawings and ensure compliance with building and safety codes., • Occasionally travel within and outside the UK to support aerospace projects. Why Join? • Work on technically challenging projects for aerospace clients., • Opportunity to contribute to design and development of advanced refrigeration solutions., • Collaborative team environment with strong focus on quality and innovation., • Occasional travel and overtime available for project delivery. The Ideal Candidate: • 18th Edition BS7671 IET Wiring Regulations certified., • Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline desirable, • Experience in civil, marine, or aerospace engineering environments., • Strong skills in panel building, assembly, testing, and fault finding of electromechanical systems.

Quality Assurance Analyst Permanent role Based in Havant Offering £40,000 Do you have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001? Do you have an understanding of Quality Management Systems? Do you have experience as an Internal/Lead Auditor? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Assist with the support and advice on aspects of regulatory and 3rd party certifications associated with the company's presence on various sites, • Assist in internal quality investigations, • Assist with the development of the Quality Management System, its processes and support documents, • Quality Assurance across the programme lifecycle, • Arranging, Planning, and supporting audits from external bodies, • Engagement with external industry, Government and Military Quality Assurance staff, • Assist with auditing and approval of suppliers Your skillset may include: • Qualified to degree level or equivalent in a recognised business/ engineering qualification, • Familiar with Root Cause Analysis, • Familiar with estimating work loading and task management, • An understanding of a Business Management Systems e.g. Quality Processes and Requirements, • Familiar with Process Modelling and maintenance, • Familiar with administrative support to management meetings, • Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, and PowerPoint, • Numerate and able to create presentations involving spreadsheet data and graphical information for high-level meetings, • Understanding of a Quality Management System (QMS), • Awareness of UK MoD Maritime, Land or Air-based programmes, • Awareness of UK MoD Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications (MRPs), • Awareness of Allied Quality Assurance Publications (AQAPs) and Joint Service Publications (JSPs), • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) trained or Continuous Improvement experience If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations. About the role We're looking for a highly skilled System Design Engineer with Uncrewed Surface Vessel experience to join our team in our production facility based in Fareham, UK. As a Systems Design Engineer at SYOS, you'll be a key player in defining the architecture, integrating, and validating their cutting-edge autonomous systems, with a particular focus on their marine applications. This role is highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with hardware, software, and autonomy teams to deliver robust and high-performance solutions, especially for challenging maritime environments. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles within a global aerospace and robotics company. Key Responsibilities • Experience working specifically on unmanned marine vehicles (USVs), and knowledge of autonomy systems and embedded software development tailored for maritime applications., • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document both functional and non-functional system requirements for their autonomous vehicles, particularly those operating in marine environments. You'll translate high-level needs into detailed, verifiable requirements and manage them throughout the project lifecycle., • Developing and maintaining the overall system architecture, including defining major subsystems and their interfaces to ensure seamless integration. This involves evaluating and selecting the most effective and efficient technical design options, considering the unique demands of marine operations., • Planning and coordinating the integration of hardware and software components into unified, reliable systems, with a focus on their unmanned marine vehicles. You'll design and execute rigorous testing strategies to verify system performance and validate that all requirements are met, accounting for the complexities of maritime testing. This also includes analysing test results, identifying root causes of anomalies, and troubleshooting issues collaboratively., • Serving as a central communication hub between engineering teams to facilitate system-wide coherence and collaboration. You'll also support continuous improvement by feeding test and performance insights back into system designs, ensuring continuous optimization for marine applications. Qualifications • A Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field., • At least 3 years of experience in systems engineering, with a strong preference for backgrounds in unmanned marine vehicles (USVs), robotics, or autonomous systems., • A strong understanding of systems architecture, requirements management, and system integration, especially as it pertains to marine autonomy. Experience with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or DOORS is also preferred, along with familiarity with hardware and software testing and validation methodologies in challenging environments., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities are essential., • Employees will be subject to SC clearance with the MOD. If you are an experienced and skilled Systems Design Engineer with Marine experience, who meets the requirements and is ready to work with a legendary team, we encourage you to apply. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Security Requirement: To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only). Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations. We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled and passionate Software Support Engineer with some C++ experience to join our rapidly expanding team. This role is based on site, in our production facility in Fareham, UK, About the Role: We are seeking a talented and dedicated Software Support Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional technical software support to our clients, gathering valuable feedback, and resolving issues promptly. You will also contribute to quality assurance and testing efforts, as well as participate in small-scale software development tasks. Key Responsibilities: Technical Support: • Provide timely and effective technical support to our Production team, • Gather and analyze feedback to identify potential issues and improvement opportunities, • Develop and execute test cases to ensure software quality and reliability., • Identify and report software defects and performance issues., • Participate in small-scale software development tasks, including bug fixes, feature enhancements, and code maintenance., • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code., • Create and maintain clear and concise technical documentation, such as data sheets and user manuals., • Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily understandable. Qualifications and Experience: • 3+ years of experience in C++ programming., • Familiarity with Linux systems and tools required., • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Experience with software testing and quality assurance methodologies., • Experience in writing technical documentation., • Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings to collaborate with the New Zealand team. Security Requirement: To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only). Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applicants who cannot meet these requirements and are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Lead System Safety Engineer Salary: £58,000 – £72,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday | Hybrid Location: Havant, Hampshire Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. The role: We have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team in Havant, Hampshire as a Lead System Safety 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. What will I be doing? As Lead System Safety Engineer, you will help shape the future of Air, Maritime, Land, Cyber, and innovative projects! Lead safety and environmental efforts, ensure compliance, manage risks, and deliver impactful solutions. You will be the go-to safety expert for customers and suppliers, driving projects to success on time and within budget. You will experience a wide range of engineering activities including: • Develop Safety and Environmental Management Plans, including sub-contractor/supplier interfacing elements, • Conduct Safety and Environmental Assessments such as Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, Sub System Hazard Analysis, Functional Safety Assessment, Occupational and Operating Hazard Analysis, Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping., • Derive safety requirements, including functional integrity requirements, • Document System level safety and environmental arguments, Safety Cases, Safety Case Reports and Environmental Impact Reports, • Review subcontractor safety and environmental documents., • Chair Project Safety Committees and supporting Safety Review Meeting and Technical Interface Meetings, • Conduct Zonal Safety Assessments and physical safety audits., • Demonstrate compliance with legislative requirements, • What’s in it for you?, • To be part of something challenging that gives you a chance to make a difference, • Working with a supportive team who wants to see you thrive and grow, • The opportunity to learn and help others master new skills Required skills: • Environmental legislation and management systems (e.g. ISO14001 etc.), • Defence and Commercial safety standards such as Def Stan 00-056, Def-Stan 00-055, Def Stan 00-051, Mil Std 882, IEC61508, RTCA DO-178C, JSP 430)., • Project Oriented Safety Management System (POSMS)., • Project Oriented Environmental Management System (POEMS)., • Safety Case development using the Adelard Safety Case Editor (ASCE)., • Hazard Management using eCassandra software tool., • Event Tree and Fault Tree development using Reliability Work Bench. Desired Skills for the Role • Application of the required skills in a military environment., • An understanding of the implication of derived safety requirements, including integrity requirements assigned to Programmable Elements., • Understanding of the Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Articles as they apply to Rotary Aircraft, in particular the RA 1200 series., • Understanding Def-Stan 00-970, and its application to Rotary platforms. 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 02392 415270.

Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Fareham Take the next step in your career as the key electrical expert within a forward-thinking engineering team, based in Fareham. You’ll lead the design of robust electrical distribution systems for products operating in some of the toughest environments, from naval vessels and submarines to helicopters and ground vehicles. Why Join? • Become the go-to electrical specialist, solving complex technical challenges., • See your designs used in high-impact, safety-critical applications., • Work closely with manufacturing and testing teams to ensure practical, efficient solutions., • Focus on safety, reliability, and best-practice electrical design. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Electrical Design Engineer: • Design electrical circuits using CAD tools., • Develop safe, reliable electrical distribution systems., • Produce technical reports, drawings, schematics, and cable harness designs., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing and testing., • Provide expert electrical engineering guidance. Skills & Experience required: • 5–10 years’ electrical design experience, • Background in aerospace/defence preferred; automotive or medical also considered., • Strong AC & DC system design experience., • Skilled in technical documentation and detailed schematics., • Knowledge of safety-critical design (cable sizing, short-circuit protection)., • Excellent attention to detail and strong written communication. Due to the nature of the work, this role requires BPSS clearance, and applicants must be eligible to obtain it.

Systems Engineer – Communications A global leader in advanced communications and information security technologies is expanding its UK Aerospace & Defence operations. With a strong presence across wireless communications, critical infrastructure, cyber, and electronic warfare domains, the organisation works at the forefront of next-generation secure communications for government and defence customers worldwide. As part of continued growth within the UK Defence sector, they are seeking experienced Systems Engineers. This role combines hands-on technical responsibility with opportunities to contribute to the development of next-generation maritime platforms and communications solutions that are shaping the future of defence connectivity. Key Responsibilities • Provide engineering support for secure communications systems deployed on naval platforms., • Conduct installation, maintenance, and defect rectification on integrated communications systems., • Perform system integration across RF, IP networking, and secure communications subsystems., • Lead system-level testing, troubleshooting, and platform validation activities., • Define and maintain integration plans, interface control documents, and related technical specifications., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, and systems engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges., • Undertake site work and system deployments across the UK and occasionally overseas. Skills & Experience • Experience working on secure or military communication systems, ideally for maritime environments., • Good working knowledge of RF systems, particularly in the HF/VHF/UHF range., • Understanding of TCP/IP server-based systems and network fault-finding., • Experience in system verification, validation, and test plan development., • Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills., • Competitive and progressive salary package., • Annual company and personal performance bonuses., • Private medical insurance and income protection., • Company pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution., • Company car and travel support. This position offers clear progression routes into Principal Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager, or System Architect roles, alongside opportunities to broaden expertise in domains such as Electronic Warfare, SIGINT, Cyber, and secure infrastructure systems.

Electronic Systems Engineer X2 (Lead and Engineer levels) • Hybrid working, • Fareham, England 2 Positions Available: Lead & Engineer Level Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms. The Role You'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers. What You'll Work On • Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms, • Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection), • Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting, • Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing, • Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA), • Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams, • Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement What You'll Bring • STEM degree, • Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics, • PCB design & schematic capture (Altium preferred), • Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high-reliability design, • Practical prototyping skills, • Bonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure Why Join? • Exciting growth phase, • Real impact on next-gen aerospace systems, • Mix of hands-on engineering and high-level design, • Local SME with agility, innovation, and visibility Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility) Contract: Permanent, full-time

About GT Wings At GT Wings, we’re putting wings on ships — literally. Our AirWing™ is a groundbreaking wind propulsion system for commercial vessels that slashes fuel consumption, cuts emissions, and sets a new course for the future of maritime transport. With our first full-scale installation complete, multiple Innovate UK-backed projects in flight, and deep collaborations with leading universities, GT Wings is entering a new era of rapid innovation and scale-up. We’re not just building a product — we’re building a movement. Why this role matters As a Performance Engineer, you’ll be the analytical engine powering our mission. You’ll own the models, methods, and data pipelines that define how our technology performs—from early-stage design through to open-sea validation. This is a high-impact role where hydrodynamics meets aerodynamics, simulation meets sea trial, and performance meets purpose. Your insights will shape product development, guide commercial decisions, and validate the environmental benefits of our technology. You’ll help us answer the big questions: • How can we develop the aerodynamic innovations for the next generation of AirWing?, • How much fuel can we save across a global fleet?, • How do we integrate AirWing performance into vessel design and routing?, • How do we prove value—credibly, transparently, and fast? What you’ll do • Build and refine performance models (e.g. VPPs, PPPs) to evaluate fuel savings, thrust, drag, and interaction effects, • Analyse data from CFD, wind tunnels, and sea trials — interpret results and validate performance predictions, • Collaborate closely with naval architects, CFD specialists, and engineering teams to improve designs and performance forecasts, • Define test plans and help coordinate performance assessments in the lab and at sea, • Translate performance insights into design feedback, commercial tools, and regulatory reports, • Support impact analysis for sustainability frameworks like EEDI, EEXI, and FuelEU What we’re looking for (Must-haves) • 3–5 years of experience in performance analysis, naval architecture, or simulation engineering, • Solid knowledge of aero-hydrodynamics, vessel resistance, and propulsion, • Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis and modelling, • Experience interpreting CFD results or working with experimental data, • Excellent communication skills—able to simplify complex ideas and present them clearly Bonus points for • Background in naval architecture, vessel optimisation, or wind-assisted propulsion, • Familiarity with CFD tools (STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, OpenFOAM, etc.), • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for fuel savings and emissions (EEDI, EEXI, etc.), • Exposure to wind tunnel or tank testing, and data-driven validation approaches, • Experience working in an R&D or innovation-heavy environment Education • Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or a related field, • Postgraduate or research experience a plus Who you are • A technical thinker who thrives on turning complex data into meaningful insight, • Comfortable working across disciplines—from hydrodynamics to programming, • Energised by solving first-of-a-kind problems with creative, rigorous approaches, • Passionate about sustainability, clean shipping, and making a real-world impact, • Excited to work in a fast-moving, purpose-driven team Why join GT Wings • Help lead the next revolution in shipping—powered by the wind, • Be part of a team shaping a new design language for vessels in a zero-carbon world, • Work on exciting, visible projects backed by top shipowners, leading universities, and Innovate UK, • See your insights make a difference—in design rooms, on the docks, and out at sea, • Join the movement at its tipping point—the wings are flying, and the future is now

Logistics Software Engineer Salary: £52,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits, FTC Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday | Remote working but required to come to the office when needed. Location: Havant, Portsmouth. Here at Lockheed Martin we are seeking a Logistics Software Engineer to enhance its software development capability and provide ongoing support for a suite of applications used by both internal stakeholders and Ministry of Defence (MoD) customers. This role requires an experienced and innovative professional who can assume ownership of both new and existing development projects. The successful candidate will be capable of defining technical requirements, managing development tasks, and delivering high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Key Responsibilities • Drive the development process, from initial concept and design to deployment and maintenance., • Build and maintain user interfaces using modern frameworks., • Design, develop and maintain server-side logic, databases, and APIs., • Work with cross-functional teams and end-users to understand requirements and translate them into software solutions., • Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues to ensure scalability, performance, and security., • Identify and deliver opportunities to integrate AI into existing and future software. Qualifications and Experience Essential: • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience)., • Proven experience in full-stack software development, including front-end and back-end technologies., • Proven experience in web app development, • Strong proficiency in c#, .net, javascript, html and css., • Experience working within a defence, aerospace, or government environment., • Modelling and Simulation Techniques: mathematical optimization, statistical forecasting, discreet event simulation., • Understanding and experience of using AI software., • Awareness of information assurance, cybersecurity principles, and MoD information management standards. 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 02392415270

Role: Principal Consultant - Systems Engineering Salary: from £60,000 Location: South /South West Regions Intro Sirius Analysis, we are a rapidly growing consultancy firm, renowned for our reputation and our keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end consultancy services, ranging from requirements management and modelling and simulation through to P3M. We operate across multiple sectors, including defence, energy, and health. We are looking for Principal Consultant to join our Systems Engineering team as we go through our next phase of growth. Our System Engineering function is responsible for understanding clients challenges and finding solutions to their problems. Our capabilities cover the full lifecycle from Requirements Engineering; Architecture Development; Systems Analysis, Analysis of Alternatives; Integration Verification Validation and Testing; through to Sustainment; Disposal and Replacement. With staff that are active members of INCOSE, we can provide you with technical leaders and a trusted service that is based on best practice and places systems thinking and systems approaches at the heart of any project. The Role: As principal consultant, you'll be expected to be involved with both delivering high-value solutions and contributing to business growth through client engagement, technical leadership, and mentoring. You will be expected to lead on Major consulting projects ensuring technical excellence is delivered and the client’s expectations are met. Your role will involved elements of team leadership, client delivery, providing technical expertise, and business development contributing to the identification of opportunities and providing input to bids. Responsibilities will include: • Leading major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction., • Providing strategic advice on systems engineering approaches for defence programs., • Leading the development of architectures, system integration strategies, and technical roadmaps., • Leading business development by identifying opportunities, contributing to bids, and expanding client relationships., • Acting as a subject matter expert in systems engineering disciplines such as model-based systems engineering (MBSE), capability development, and technical assurance., • Mentoring and developing internal capability, supporting training and professional development initiatives. About You: You will have a extensive experience of systems engineering in a consulting setting demonstrating capability analysis techniques, and the proven ability to develop technical solutions to business problems. Candidates will require expertise in some or all of the following areas: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative and practical solutions for client challenges., • Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with UK MOD, defence primes, and government bodies., • Ability to lead and mentor teams, providing technical oversight and professional development to junior and mid-level consultants., • Experience developing and implementing best practices in systems engineering, shaping company methodologies and frameworks., • Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and presenting complex technical information to a wide range of audiences., • Strong business acumen and commerciality, • Lead business development by identifying opportunities, bid delivery, and expanding client relationships., • Deep technical knowledge in systems engineering within defence or similar high-integrity domains., • Experience leading technical teams and projects within the defence, aerospace, or security sectors., • Familiarity with defence acquisition frameworks Other Requirements: • Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK., • Candidates must be willing to undergo an internal baseline personnel security standard check prior to starting their employment with the company., • Candidates must be willing and eligible to complete a United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) security clearance application to the Security Check (SC) level upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC Clearance you will normally need at least 5 years' UK residency. What we offer We offer a combination of mentoring and internal and external training opportunities, with specialist sector organisations and inhouse courses. You will have exposure to subject matter experts and additional online learning packages. The role comes with a competitive benefits package including pension (7% company contribution), additional holiday purchase options, private health care, life assurance and electric vehicle scheme.

Senior Commercial Manager - Defence consultancy Up to £90,000 + Bonus This will be a department lead position. Flexible location, base contractually from your closest office. Monthly customer visits travel required across the UK Our client, an international consultancy business, currently have an opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager, within a fast growing commercial department, this is a unique opportunity, a chance to be truly strategic and shape the future of the organisation. The company have a long and successful history of delivering large projects to various private and public sectors clients and are on a journey to change the way they do business - and looking for ambitious, this role will sit purely across the defence space. The role holder will have the opportunity to lead the commercial negotiation of new business with both new and existing clients and to shape the strategic direction of the function. · Identify the risks, liabilities, and commitments of contractual agreements; ensure these are clearly understood and that the business fully appreciates any potential impact. · Review, draft, update and maintain contract documents · Monitor and report performance and compliance against contractual obligations including commercial performance, financial management and contract management · Monitor customer satisfaction · Work with the contract delivery teams to ensure that the management of change request process and change implementation is carried out in line with the contracts. · Report on progress of change requests and projects · Review contract performance, assessing commercial risks and ensuring appropriate steps are taken to manage the risk · Prevent and resolve contractual disputes · Assuring adherence to Group Commercial Policy · Supporting the client engagement teams in all commercial aspects, post contract signature, to achieve the orders, profit and cash budget and overall management of the Client relationship. · Support the delivery streams who are responsible for the delivery of projects and provide clear direction working with the client engagement team. The person: • Experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be advantageous, • Growth minding - looking at maximising value and minimising risk, • Experience of working closely with finance, operations and technical specialists., • Good on both the legal t&c's and financials.

Speed Assembly Operator Location: Fareham Rate: £17.79 per our via PAYE Length: 6 months The role Speed Assembly Operator; the successful applicant will manufacture various components and assemblies using recognized processes / skills. You will produce quality finished components and assemblies in accordance with drawings and MBS routings / manufacturing build specifications to aerospace standards. Responsibility • To work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision., • To work accurately and pay attention to detail., • To obtain and maintain operator self-inspection capability., • To work as a team member with a flexible attitude towards work., • To be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor., • To be pro-active in aiding the Team Leader / management team in improving the efficiency of the operation in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery., • To be able to set up jigs and fixtures for assembly and test purposes for themselves and Manufacturing Technicians., • To be an expert in at least one of the processes with the ability to train others / prepare them for external training and subsequent approval., • The ability to actively participate in root cause analysis investigations., • The ability to support / advise engineering with regards new product introduction., • To be familiar with the Health and Safety and Fire policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates when required., • Good awareness of Environmental procedures (ISO 14001) and their application. Requirements • Proven relevant experience General Assembly Soldering (J-STD 001) • Experience of performing manual assembly operations – manual dexterity, • Skilled in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, • Basic oral and written communications skills, • Good eye sight including depth perception / Normal colour vision, • Experience in any of the following processes: (Desirable) Encapsulation / Potting • Self-motivated, • Committed to Quality, • Ability to learn new skills and procedures, • Ability to work to deadlines and tight timescales, • Team player, • Understanding of Lean tools - 6S / Poke Yoke / Kan Bans / VSMs (Desirable)

Commercial Manager Portsmouth 6-month Contract £48.00 per hour - Umbrella ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Manager to join a global leader in aerospace innovation. The Role: • Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity, • Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions, • Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts, • Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements, • Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed, • Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms, • Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance, • Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts, • Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management, • Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment Requirements: • Experience in a customer facing role, • Experience in a competitive bid situation, • Proven negotiation and contract management skills, • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders, • Knowledge of the defence industry, • Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level

Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer Portsmouth Permanent - On site £50,000 - £60,000 Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Space Systems Quality Assurance) About the Role Capgemini Engineering is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support one of our key clients at their Portsmouth facility. The successful candidate will lead the recovery of a critical build area currently facing a high rate of non-conformances and delays. In this role, you will be responsible for driving quality excellence, restoring process discipline, and coaching our clients’ engineering and production teams on effective quality management processes and recovery planning. This is a hands-on, high-impact consultancy position suited to someone who thrives in complex, high-reliability engineering environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the quality recovery of an underperforming build area, implementing corrective and preventive actions to address recurring non-conformances. Ensure full compliance with client NC processes, including timely investigation, high-quality root-cause analysis, and robust documentation. Coach and support client teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality) to strengthen their understanding and execution of NC and quality processes. Work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and resolve process gaps or weaknesses. Analyse quality trends and metrics to identify systemic issues and drive improvements in NC cycle time, manufacturing yield, and process flow. Facilitate and lead problem-solving activities using recognised quality tools (e.g., 8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys). Act as a Quality / Manufacturing Engineering quality expert embedded within the clients’ environment. Validate adherence to build documentation, manufacturing standards, and configuration rules.Provide Capgemini with regular updates on progress, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer in aerospace, defence, space, or other high-reliability manufacturing sectors. Direct familiarity with Defence and Space processes and systems, particularly NC management tools. Strong understanding of space industry manufacturing, including satellite build, cleanroom operations, and high-reliability assembly practices. Demonstrated capability to lead recovery activities and stabilise problematic production areas. Excellent coaching and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to influence without authority with strong grounding in quality methodologies (8D, FMEA, RCCA, process audits, etc.). Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict configuration, documentation, and compliance requirements. Clear communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal. Desirable Qualifications Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field. Previous experience working in the space sector or major aerospace / defence organisation. Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt or similar qualification.

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