Ground Integrated Project Team Leader

Ground Integrated Project Team Engineer

Havant, Hampshire, UK

£81,000 - £100,500 p/a + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

37.5 hours per week, with 4 day work week option.

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility.

Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin.

LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK.

We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence.

This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth.

Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

You will be responsible for the design and implementation of the ground segment of a satellite communications system.

You will be fully conversant with the construction and performance of the ground segment and able to represent it to the customer.

What will I be doing?

• Responsibility for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Management of the activities of subordinate associate managers, supervisors, or exempt professionals.
• Working on issues of diverse scope where analysis requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Advises on tasks, projects, and operations.
• Accountability for setting strategic direction, making decisions, allocating resources, fostering collaboration, and driving the achievement of organizational objective.
• Decisions impact financial, employee, or public relations posture.
• Serves as a consultant on highly significant matters and long-range objectives.
• Actively contributes to the development of new concepts.
• Possesses full knowledge of industry and company practices, demonstrating expertise in the field and related disciplines

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• Significant related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• Experience and knowledge of ground segment hardware and software is particularly desirable.

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience

Appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

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 ***email_hidden*** or call 02392 415270.