Chief System Architect – AIR6500

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Vor Ort; AUD 260.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible work options

Career development

Leave options

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Blood donor leave

Study leave

Awards events

Zusammenfassung

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Chief Systems Architect for the AIR6500 program in Australia. The role governs the end-to-end architecture of the Joint Air Battle Management System, aligning with operational needs and future capability objectives.

You will influence design decisions with Defence stakeholders and industry partners. You will drive system architecture governance, MBSE practices, risk management and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring teams and advancing

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience leading architecture and systems engineering on large Defence System-of-Systems
• Expertise in MBSE, SysML and architectural frameworks for complex programs
• Proven ability to govern technical decisions, risk and stakeholder engagement

Aufgaben

• Lead development, maintenance and governance of AIR6500 JABMS architecture across the lifecycle
• Endorse subsystem designs in alignment with AIR6500 architecture
• Translate requirements into robust architectural solutions and baselines
• Drive trade studies, technical governance, risk management and integration planning
• Lead risk identification and assurance while maintaining configuration traceability
• Engage Defence customers, suppliers and engineering teams to achieve consensus
• Mentor architects and engineers and promote engineering excellence

Kenntnisse

MBSE

SysML

Architecture frameworks

Requirements management

Agile systems engineering

IAMD knowledge

JAZZ tooling

AI prompting

Tools

JAZZ tooling

Jobbeschreibung

Join the AIR6500 program as the Chief Systems Architect and play a leading role in delivering one of Australia's most complex and strategically important Defence capabilities. AIR6500 is developing the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), a next-generation integrated capability that connects sensors, command and control systems, and effectors across multiple domains.

As the senior architectural authority within the program, you will drive the definition, evolution and governance of the system architecture, ensuring the solution remains aligned to operational needs, technical requirements and future capability objectives. Working alongside Defence stakeholders, engineering leaders, suppliers and industry partners, you will influence major design decisions and shape the future of Australia's Integrated Air and Missile Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities

The Chief Systems Architect's primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the development, maintenance and governance of the AIR6500 JABMS architecture across the full system lifecycle
• Review and endorse the subsystem teams design solutions in alignment with the AIR6500 JABMS architecture
• Translate customer, regulatory and operational requirements into robust architectural solutions, specifications and system baselines
• Drive architecture trade studies, technical decision-making, requirements management, integration planning and V&V strategy
• Lead technical risk identification, mitigation and assurance activities while maintaining configuration integrity and traceability
• Engage with Defence customers, suppliers, subcontractors and engineering teams to achieve consensus on technical outcomes
• Mentor architects and engineers while championing engineering excellence, standards adoption and continuous improvement

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience leading architecture and systems engineering activities across large-scale, complex Defence System-of-Systems programs
• Deep expertise across the full engineering lifecycle including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, verification and sustainment
• Strong experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), SysML, architectural frameworks and contemporary requirements management tools
• Proven ability to lead trade studies, technical governance, risk management and complex stakeholder engagement activities
• Expertise in Agile systems engineering methodologies and delivering capability within highly integrated engineering environments
• Knowledge of Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD), Integrated Fire Control Networks, Distributed C2, JAZZ tooling, or Defence certification frameworks will be highly regarded
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

What we offer you

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways
• Working across a wide variety of projects across the defence domain. Opportunities to pick a particular area of focus, or gain a diverse range of experiences and skills
• Access face to face and online development opportunities, supported by employee recognition programs and annual awards events
• Many roles offer flexible options to help you shape a work pattern that fits your life
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year, plus access dedicated study leave, and quarterly blood donor leave
• Receive free mental health support for you and your family, participate in health month activities and access resources that support your wellbeing
• Access a wide range of employee discounts, novated leasing options, referral incentives and financial guidance through your Superannuation provider

Special Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Veteran Friendly Workplace

Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and values diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, free of unlawful discrimination and is harassment free, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. By leveraging our employees' unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

As part of our endeavours to increase participation of Indigenous Australians, we welcome applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are selected for this role, we would be happy to discuss any adjustments that will help you to be successful.

Our collective strengths make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our community and our planet. We are at the forefront of helping to solve the world's most complex defence and security problems.

Lockheed Martin's diverse programs form a critical backbone of Australia's current and future defence capabilities including Next Generation Pilot Training, Combat Systems Integration, Rotary Wing Systems and Sustainment, 5th Generation Air Combat Capability and Surveillance across air, sea, land and space.