Lead Systems Architect

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

Lead cutting-edge Defence capability development

Join the AIR6500 program and help shape the architecture of one of Australia's most advanced Defence capabilities.

As a Lead Systems Architect, you will provide technical leadership across a complex, integrated System-of-Systems environment that connects sensors, command and control systems, battle management capabilities and effectors across multiple domains.

Working alongside Systems Engineering teams, Defence stakeholders, industry partners and subject matter experts, you will be responsible for defining, maintaining and evolving the architectural baseline of the AIR6500 solution, helping shape the future of Australia's Integrated Air and Missile Defence capability.

AIR6500 is the RAAF's $3 billion program to develop a Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), creating a fully networked system-of-systems that synchronises air and missile defence operations across joint and coalition environments.

Interstate candidates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be considered for exceptional candidates.

You may currently be a:

Systems Architect

Principal Systems Engineer

Systems Engineering Lead

Technical Authority

Design Authority

with experience across complex Defence, Mission Systems, Combat Systems, Defence Integration or System-of-Systems programs.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Systems Architect's primary responsibilities include:

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, Technical Performance Measures (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.

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

To be successful in this role you will have:

Extensive experience across the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture development, integration, verification and support of complex Defence or System-of-Systems programs.

Strong expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including development and interpretation of SysML models, architectural viewpoints, requirements traceability and digital engineering artefacts.

Experience working within Mission Systems, Combat Systems, Defence Integration, Electronic Warfare, C4ISR, Battle Management Systems or similar Defence capability environments.

Experience using contemporary requirements management, architecture and digital engineering tools.

Strong analytical and technical leadership capability, with experience leading trade studies, technical assessments and architectural decision-making.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Eligibility for, or ability to obtain, an Australian NV1 Security Clearance.

Highly Regarded

Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD)

Integrated Fire Control Networks (IFCN)

Distributed Command & Control (C2)

Mission Engineering

Electronic Warfare

Defence Certification Frameworks

JAZZ Toolset

UAF, NAF or Defence Architecture Frameworks

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.

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.

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.