SWS Field Engineer in Faslane Port

Join Our Team as an SWS Field Engineer!

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at HM Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Helensburgh?

We're seeking an SWS Field Engineer to contribute to our growing team and make a significant impact.

Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with our 9/75 working pattern, granting you every other Friday off.

As an SWS Field Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Working under the guidance of the Waterfront Associate Manager to ensure the operational readiness of the Fire Control (FC), Shipboard Data System (SDS), Launcher, and Strategic Weapon Support System (SWSS) within SWSB and onboard UK SSBN.
• Conducting preventative and corrective maintenance on FC, SDS, Launcher, and SWSS systems as directed by Waterfront Lead Engineers.
• Providing engineering support for SSBN and shore-based SWS systems and equipment.
• Undertaking shipyard activities at Barrow-in-Furness on the Dreadnought Class FC, SDS, Launcher, and SWSS as directed by the LMUK Dreadnought SITP Project Manager.
• Offering technical advice and support to TSPT in the UK and at meetings in the USA as assigned by the Waterfront Associate Manager or Dreadnought SITP Project Manager.
• Being primarily based at HMNB Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, while also providing support across the UK as needed.
• Supporting the Class 6 Equipment Principal Engineer in the processing of Tasking Authorisation Forms (TAF) from MOD related to procurement, design, and implementation of Class 6 Equipment.

The successful candidate must be capable of achieving the appropriate level of security clearance (SC) initially and progressing to Developed Vetting (DV).

For further information, please visit UK Security Vetting Clearance Levels .

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Knowledge and experience of the Trident Weapon System FC, SDS, Launcher and SWSS systems.
• Completed TEST Courses or equivalent training relating to section outputs.
• Demonstrate IT skills to a competent level and have experience in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Pro-active approach to providing technical solutions to emergent challenges.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and drive them through to successful conclusion by due deadlines.
• Must be a confident and competent communicator at all levels using oral, written and presentational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.

Desired skills

• Completed SWSB Waterfront Engineer Courses related to section outputs (FC, SDS, Launcher and SWSS).
• Familiarity with the Strategic Weapon System Maintenance Activity Control (SWSMAC) information technology system.
• Knowledge and experience of the Dreadnought Strategic Weapon System
• Completed SWSB Waterfront Engineer Courses related to FC, SDS, Launcher and SWSS.
• Knowledge and experience of Class 6 Equipment including procurement, design, and through-life management.
• Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

What we offer you

At 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 9 day fortnight 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 counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin UK – Strategic Systems (LMUK SS) is the single contractor providing specialist Waterfront In-Service Support to one of the Royal Navy's Submarine Programs.

The company provides the Ministry of Defence (MoD) with safe, efficient and responsive support.

LMUK SS, as part of the ABL Alliance with AWE and Babcock, is also responsible for the management of operations at RNAD Coulport.

Looking to the future, LMUK SS supports the joint US and UK submarine design efforts.

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 or call 023 92 458 000.