Nuclear Hardening Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

The Role

A rare opportunity to work on some of the industry’s most advanced and mission‑critical technologies, developing resilient systems designed to operate in the most demanding environments.

As a Nuclear Hardening Engineer, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges while contributing to technologies that support defence, aerospace, and national security programmes.

You will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk analysis, and supportability assessments across the full system lifecycle, including concept, design, fabrication, testing, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

The role involves translating customer and operational requirements into integrated system solutions that balance technical performance, schedule, and cost constraints through functional analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, interface definition, and timeline analysis.

Complexity

  • Develop innovative solutions to highly complex engineering challenges involving emerging technologies, survivability requirements, and unique system constraints.
  • Working with a high degree of autonomy, you will lead technical activities, contribute to long‑term programme objectives, and collaborate closely with senior engineers, customers, and technical authorities.

Impact

  • Your work will directly influence the delivery of advanced engineering solutions supporting critical national capabilities.
  • You may lead technical projects or workstreams, contribute to major engineering decisions, and develop into a recognised technical authority representing the organisation on high‑profile programmes.

Knowledge

  • Apply advanced engineering principles and specialist expertise to develop innovative, next‑generation solutions.
  • The role offers the opportunity to strengthen technical leadership capability, collaborate with industry experts, mentor others, and contribute to the growth of specialist engineering capability across the organisation.

Skills required

  • Extensive relevant engineering experience, supported by a post‑secondary qualification or specialist training in a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the nuclear/radiation hardening of electronic equipment is essential.
  • Strong understanding of resilient electronic system design for operation in demanding or mission‑critical environments.

LMPeople Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.

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 recruitment@global.lmco.com or call 02392 415270.

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Posted: June 23rd, 2026