ILS Senior Technical Illustrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave options

Study leave and dedicated leave

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Novated leasing options

Referral incentives

Superannuation guidance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia seeks an ILS Technical Illustrator to develop multimedia graphics for Technical Publications and Training Development within the AIR6500 program. You will collaborate with ILS leads, engineers and training developers to translate complex data into clear visual content across IETPs and courseware.

The role focuses on graphics, video, animations and interactive media, aligning with structured Technical Publication standards and change management in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a structured Technical Publication environment is required.
• Familiarity with S1000D specification and IETMs preferred.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear visuals.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphics and multimedia for Technical Publications and Training Development products.
• Maintain and revise ILS multimedia artefacts across mission and support systems.
• Create engaging visuals for IETPs and computer-based learning environments.

Skills

Technical illustration

Graphic design

AI prompting

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

S1000D

IETMs

DEF (AUST) 5629C

Job description

As an ILS Technical Illustrator, you’ll play a key role in delivering and evolving multimedia and graphics products that support both Technical Publications and Training Development across the AIR6500 program. AIR6500, the RAAF’s $3 billion program delivering a fully networked joint air battle management system that will transform situational awareness, synchronise air and missile defence, and accelerate decision-making across joint and coalition environments.

Working in an agile environment alongside Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) leads, project teams, engineering personnel and customers, you’ll coordinate the development, maintenance and revision of ILS multimedia artefacts supporting both mission and support systems. These products may include technical illustrations, graphics, images, video, animations, interactive media and other visual content designed to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.

You’ll provide specialist advice and guidance on multimedia and graphics design activities, helping ensure that visual and multimedia content is accurate, accessible, engaging and fit for purpose. You’ll also contribute to the integration of multimedia into Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs), training products and computer-based learning environments.

This is an opportunity to apply your advanced technical illustration and multimedia expertise to a strategically important defence capability while building your experience across complex systems, technical publications, training development and integrated logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of graphics and multimedia for Technical Publication and Training Development products, responding to evolving customer requirements in an agile environment.
• Coordinate the development, maintenance, update and revision of ILS multimedia artefacts across mission and support systems, including technical illustrations, graphics, images, video and animations.
• Apply advanced technical illustration and multimedia skills to create clear, accurate and user-focused content for Technical Publications, IETMs, training products and computer-based learning environments.
• Design, produce and integrate computer-generated graphics, images, video, text and animations to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schematics and other technical source material, working with engineers, SMEs, technical authors and training developers to validate and translate information into accurate visual products.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to ILS leads, project staff and customers on multimedia design, technical illustration and visual communication activities.
• Apply configuration and change management principles throughout the multimedia and graphics lifecycle, ensuring products remain accurate, current, consistent and fit for purpose.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of multimedia, graphics and ILS processes, tools and products. Experience working within an S1000D ecosystem or structured Technical Publication environment is highly regarded.

What You’ll Bring

• Technical illustration skills within a structured Technical Publication authoring environment.
• Familiarity with DEF (AUST) 5629C, DEF (AUST) 5630 and the S1000D specification, with practical experience supporting Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs).
• Experience designing, producing and integrating computer-generated graphics, images, video, text and animations for courseware and computer-based training products.
• Knowledge of ILS Technical Publication and/or Training environment, with an understanding of relevant processes, procedures and the overall engineering product lifecycle.
• Experience working within engineering and/or maintenance environments, preferably within the defence industry.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex technical information and transform it into accurate, clear and user-focused graphics and multimedia.
• Awareness of configuration and change management principles and their application to technical publications, training and multimedia artefacts.
• Ability to condense complex concepts into succinct, accessible and effective visual explanations.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers, technical specialists, training developers, ILS leads and customers.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to multimedia, graphics, technical communication and the development of products relevant to this position.

Don't meet every requirement?

If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

What we offer you

• Work on innovative projects, collaborate across borders and build your skills through internal secondments and structured career pathways
• 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

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.