Ground Systems & Infrastructure Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia seeks a Ground Systems & Infrastructure Engineer to lead end-to-end SouthPAN Ground Reference Station deployments across Australia and New Zealand. You will coordinate engineering, construction, and test teams, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely delivery with up to 50% travel.

The role combines engineering leadership with project delivery responsibilities, requiring oversight from planning through commissioning to operations, while interacting with customers and

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering or infrastructure delivery projects within a structured engineering and regulatory environment.
• Strong project management capability, including management of technical, schedule and program risks.
• Experience working on infrastructure, civil construction, telecommunications or other complex engineering projects.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality and delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, commissioning and transition to operations of SouthPAN Ground Reference Station infrastructure projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and stakeholder expectations to achieve successful delivery outcomes.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring technical, cost and schedule commitments are met.
• Resolve technical and delivery issues during installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Develop project documentation, engineering artefacts and customer deliverables to support program execution.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, sustainment and program teams to deliver integrated technical and operational outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Engineering leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Defence programs

Job description

The Opportunity

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

The Opportunity

Join the SouthPAN program and play a key role in delivering critical national infrastructure that enhances positioning, navigation and timing services across Australia and New Zealand.

As a Ground Systems & Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of SouthPAN Ground Reference Station deployments, working across engineering, construction, infrastructure, test and operational readiness activities. Combining technical leadership with project delivery responsibilities, you will work closely with customers, subcontractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure complex infrastructure solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant capability while taking ownership of projects from planning and design through to commissioning and transition into operations.

This role offers a balance of engineering, project delivery and field-based activities, with up to 50% travel to support site deployments, commissioning and stakeholder engagement across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

The Ground Systems & Infrastructure Engineer's primary responsibilities include:

• Lead the planning, delivery, commissioning and transition to operations of SouthPAN Ground Reference Station infrastructure projects
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk and stakeholder expectations to achieve successful delivery outcomes
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring technical, cost and schedule commitments are met
• Resolve technical and delivery issues during installation, testing and commissioning activities
• Develop project documentation, engineering artefacts and customer deliverables to support program execution
• Collaborate with engineering, test, sustainment and program teams to deliver integrated technical and operational outcomes

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience leading engineering or infrastructure delivery projects within a structured engineering and regulatory environment
• Strong project management capability, including management of technical, schedule and program risks
• Experience working on infrastructure, civil construction, telecommunications or other complex engineering projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on safety, quality and delivery outcomes
• Experience with GNSS, satellite communication systems, environmental compliance frameworks, product lifecycle management or Defence-related programs will be highly regarded
• Ability and willingness to undertake frequent travel, with up to 50% travel required to support site deployments, installation, testing and commissioning activities
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. As a leader in national security, our innovative and diverse programs create a more secure future for Australia across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.