Lead Defence Systems Architect – MBSE & SoS (AIR6500)

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to drive the AIR6500 capability across a System-of-Systems environment, connecting sensors, C2, and battle-management components in support of Australia’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence.

You will lead MBSE-based architectural development, work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, and guide technical decision-making through the program lifecycle, including governance and integration activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements analysis, functional analysis and architectural development activities across the AIR6500 System-of-Systems.
• Develop and maintain functional, allocated and product baselines using MBSE principles, tools and frameworks.
• Provide architectural oversight for system interfaces, requirements traceability, TPMs and derived engineering artefacts.
• Lead trade studies, technical assessments and risk management activities to support informed design decisions.
• Define product-level specifications, Statements of Work and architectural design patterns to support supplier engagement and delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, Technical Authorities, Defence stakeholders, SMEs and industry partners to support architecture reviews, integration activities and program outcomes.
• Support architecture governance, technical decision-making and solution evolution across the program lifecycle.

Job description

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Lead Systems Architect to drive the AIR6500 capability across a System-of-Systems environment, connecting sensors, C2, and battle-management components in support of Australia’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence.

You will lead MBSE-based architectural development, work with Defence stakeholders and industry partners, and guide technical decision-making through the program lifecycle, including governance and integration activities.