Senior Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Newcastle upon Tyne, England May 20, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £118,000 – £147,000
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Senior Systems Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Extensive experience in systems integration, verification, and validation within complex engineering environments.
  • Strong background in full lifecycle systems engineering, including design.
  • Proven ability to resolve highly complex technical issues and influence system-level design decisions.
  • Experience contributing to or leading technical programmes, with exposure to architectural or strategic engineering activities.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.
  • Test activities directly shape the success of advanced engineering programmes.
  • Resolve highly complex technical challenges, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge capabilities used in demanding operational environments.

Known job details

  • Pay: £118,000 - £147,000
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