Configuration Analyst

About the Role

We are looking for a Configuration Analyst to complement our team based from our Ampthill, Bedfordshire offices. This role benefits from our 4xFlex working pattern, offering a 4 day working week Monday - Thursday and hybrid working with typically 2 days a week onsite.

The successful candidate will be responsible for applying Configuration Management principles and practices, working closely with experienced engineers to maintain the integrity of our complex engineering projects.

This role will also provide an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to progress into more senior Configuration Management / Digital Engineering roles, contributing to the implementation of our Digital Engineering strategy.

Work place deployments could consist of (but not limited to) the following Business Areas:

• Configuration Management
• Digital Engineering

Typical duties could include:

Assisting with the application of Configuration Management principles, processes, and tools. Key responsibilities include analysing proposed product design changes for their impact on the overall product and system, supporting the establishment and maintenance of configuration baselines, contributing to change control processes. The role involves preparing reports detailing the effect of changes on the overall product, reviewing and analysing released engineering change data, and ensuring compliance with configuration management policies, collaborating with various teams working closely with experienced engineers.

In addition to these traditional duties, the role is expected to evolve to incorporate digital transformation, development of digital twins, digital engineering, and model-based systems engineering. This implies that the candidate will likely be involved in:

• Digital Transformation: Contributing to the digital transformation initiatives of the company, which may involve modernising processes, adopting new technologies, or improving digital capabilities.
• Development of Digital Twin: Assisting in the creation and maintenance of digital replicas of physical products or systems, which can be used for simulation, testing, and optimisation.
• Digital Engineering: Utilising digital tools and methodologies to design, analyse, and manage engineering projects, potentially including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality, or other advanced digital technologies.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Employing graphical models to represent, specify, analyse, verify, and validate systems, which can improve communication, collaboration, and efficiency across the engineering lifecycle.

These additional responsibilities reflect the growing importance of digital technologies in modern engineering practices and Lockheed Martin's commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline.
• Experience as a Configuration Management Engineer or similar role in an engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management principles, processes, and standards.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Desirable skills

• Configuration Management within the defence industry.
• Working knowledge of DEF-STAN 05-57.
• Windchill PLM.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Data integration concepts and technologies.
• Digital Thread concepts and applications.
• Product Development Lifecycle awareness, understanding of concept, design, prototyping, testing, and production phases.
• Systems Engineering exposure, knowledge of SysML and systems thinking principles
• Appreciation of how complex systems are designed, integrated, and verified, especially with regards to SysML.

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 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of three business areas focusing on Vehicles, Special Projects and Mission Support, which provide a variety of products and services to the MoD and other customers including the Scout and support to the Land Environment Air Picture Provision capability. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return, we can offer an exciting and challenging career path. Please note that Lockheed Martin Ampthill work an 8 day fortnight with the site closed every Friday.

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 [email protected] or call 023 92 458 000.