Certification Technical Lead

Lockheed Martin

  • Havant, Hampshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Employee TypeFull TimeHours Per Week37.5Clearance Required for RoleSCVacancy TypePermanentTown/RegionHavantGraduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?NoRequired skills, qualifications and experience
  • Experience of leading certification within aerospace or a similar highly regulated industry.
  • Has worked in a technical authority role or similar.
  • Extensive Understanding of Test and Qualification procedures and practices, especially with regard to requirement sell off.
  • Extensive understanding and experience of qualification evidence against requirements and regulations.
  • Ability to direct other staff including early careers to achieve technical objectives and solutions.
  • Solid 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
  • The ability to manage tasks and priorities to ensure that assigned workload is delivered when required.
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences on sometimes complex issues, topics and engineering principles and practices.
  • Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience.
Desired skills, qualifications and experience
  • Experience as a Tech lead or similar position.
  • Degree in Engineering or other STEM subjects.
  • Ability to analyse technical problems and provide pragmatic solutions.
  • Proven ability to produce cost effective and technically compliant solutions.
  • Practical experience of Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML, Rhapsody, Enterprise Architect).
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering tools processes and practices. (TOGAF, UML/SysML, DOORS).
DisciplineEngineeringBusiness EnvironmentLockheed 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. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.About the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Lockheed Martin team in Havant, Hampshire as a Certification Technical Lead.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 mainly within the engineering team on Airborne Mission Systems, with particular focus on DS-970 certification of airborne platforms. Currently the role will focus on Merlin and Avenger programmes but this may change in the future.You will primarily be home based with occasional travel to the Havant offices and our customer sites in Crawley and Yeovil. This would really suit you if you have a background in Aerospace certification, or other highly regulated industries such as Automotive.You will experience a wide range of engineering activities including:
  • Overseeing and leading the team technically to deliver certification of Type Design Change (TDC) for air systems.
  • Working to the Military Air System Certification Process (MACP), overseeing and leading the generation and delivery of:
  • Application for TDC (DAT Form 30 or equivalent),
  • Certification artefacts Type Certification Basis (TCB), Certification Programme (CP) and Type Certification Expositions (TCE) and iaw RA5820 and the Manual of Military Air System Certification (MMAC).
  • Compliance submissions to Certification Specifications such as Def Stan 00-970 or EASA CS.
  • Non-compliances (NC) assessment against certification specifications and Equivalent Level of Safety (ELoS) arguments to gain acceptance of NC
  • Military Certification Review Items (MCRI).
  • Develop and implementing certification strategies and plans.
  • Mobilising certification teams to delivery against strategies and plans.
  • Managing your time and the teams time effectively to develop effective solutions to cost and quality targets.
  • Working with suppliers and customer authorities to approve and review airworthiness documents and evidence submissions.
  • Providing 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.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and suppliers across all levels of the organisation both internally and with the customer.
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 master new skills.
  • Inspiring and mentoring others to develop the next generation of system engineers.
Working Schedule4xFlexWhat we offer youAt 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 4 day week 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

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