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. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to be based at Culdrose, Cornwall to plan, coordinate, direct, and/or perform engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment. This will be to support MAWS and LM-STAR .

LM-STAR is a critical asset that ensures high mission capability rates for some of the military’s most complex platforms – and Lockheed Martin’s PBL program is its service counterpart that sustains station availability.

MAWS is a Merlin Avionics Workshop.

The role will involve:

• 3rd line support engineering work. The parts come off the aircraft and we test and repair (If we can) and send it back out to the Navy. Experience beforehand is essential working in a section called MAWS.
• Carry out Servicing, Repair, Integration, Test and Modification of Merlin Avionic and associated Test Systems within a Workshop, Training Environment, and On Aircraft.
• Work independently under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the Corrective / Preventative / Scheduled / Condition Based Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul and Test including Configuration, Calibration, Embodiment of Modifications and satisfaction of Technical Instructions of Avionic and Test Systems supported in Workshops, Training Facilities and On Aircraft as required.
• Engineering assignments to be performed and complied with in accordance with LM / Military Aviation Authority Regulatory Governance and Policy.
• Work on complex technical problems, recognising, developing and delivering solutions which are highly innovative.
• Support Closed Loop Analysis activities, developing solutions improving product support and asset availability.
• Act as MAWS Occupational / Environment / Safety / Health Representative.
• Attends all LM & MOD Safety Meetings.
• Manages all Risk Assessments / COSHH / SYPOL Data Sheets.
• Manages / Controls all Procurement / Storage / of Petrol Oils and Lubricants / Inflammables.
• Coordinate, deliver and develop MAWS associated Training Courses as required.
• Provide guidance and Continuation Training within the workshop to promote personal development and to maintain a high level of continuity.
• Liaise with the On-Site Support Team, In Service Support Engineers and Equipment Manufacturers on technical issues affecting Depth Capability.
• Execute primary Avionic Engineering and secondary ancillary tasking / activities as requested in support of LM Program / Functional / Organisational objectives.

Additional / Occasional Duties and Tasks

• When requested provide deployed engineering support to Automated Test Stations (LMSTAR / eCASS), Aircraft, Avionic / Test Systems and Equipment detached from Main Support Base – UK and Foreign.
• Field Service Team (FST) SME for assigned In Service Retrofit Upgrades / Aircraft Support Activities.

Why Join Us?

Working for Lockheed Martin you can expect outstanding benefits, a diverse and inclusive work environment, a nine day working fortnight (every other Friday off), work life balance policies and working patterns, ongoing career development and support, rewards and recognition to reward you for your hard work, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.