Product Owner

Lockheed Martin; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran friendly workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia seeks an AIR6500 Product Owner to provide technical leadership across a complex system-of-systems environment, shaping product direction and prioritising delivery for mission-critical air and missile defence capabilities.

The role requires extensive Agile experience, MBSE proficiency and strong stakeholder engagement, with Australian citizenship and eligibility for an Australian Defence security clearance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering complex engineering solutions within Agile development environments.
• Proven technical leadership across large-scale systems, defence capability projects or acquisition programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and MBSE tools.
• Defence industry experience and knowledge of Air Battle Management / Integrated Air & Missile Defence preferred.
• Degree qualifications in an engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Australian citizens eligible for an Australian Defence security clearance (NV-1).
• Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to this role.

Responsibilities

• Defining and communicating the technical direction, scope and priorities for AIR6500 products.
• Managing product backlogs, feature prioritisation and Agile planning with stakeholders.
• Establishing feature acceptance criteria and validating outcomes against objectives.
• Assessing architecture options and trade-offs to support informed decisions.
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and domain expertise across the lifecycle.
• Acting as the voice of the customer with Defence customers and industry partners.

Skills

Agile development

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

MBSE/MBE

MBSE tools

Defence domain knowledge

AI prompting

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MBSE tools

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.

Join the AIR6500 program and help deliver one of Australia's most advanced Defence capabilities. As an AIR6500 Product Owner, you will provide technical leadership across a complex, system-of-systems environment that is transforming how the Australian Defence Force manages air and missile defence operations.

Working closely with Product Teams, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) teams, customers and industry partners, you will shape product direction, define priorities, and drive delivery outcomes that support mission-critical capability. This is an opportunity to influence the development of cutting-edge Defence solutions, collaborate with highly skilled engineering professionals, and play a key role in a program of national significance.

Key responsibilities

The AIR6500 Product Owner's Primary Responsibilities Include

• Defining and communicating the technical direction, scope and priorities for assigned AIR6500 products and capabilities
• Managing product backlogs, feature prioritisation and Agile planning activities in collaboration with Product Teams and SEIT stakeholders
• Establishing feature acceptance criteria and validating delivered outcomes against program objectives
• Assessing system architecture options, technical trade-offs and solution approaches to support informed decision-making
• Providing technical leadership, mentoring and domain expertise to engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle
• Acting as the voice of the customer while collaborating with internal stakeholders, Defence customers and industry partners to achieve program outcomes

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience delivering complex engineering solutions within Agile development environments
• Proven technical leadership experience across large-scale systems, engineering acquisition programs or Defence capability projects
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and build trusted relationships
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including evaluating technical trade-offs and delivering value-driven solutions
• Experience working with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies, with an understanding of MBSD and MBE principles
• Defence industry experience and knowledge of Air Battle Management, Integrated Air & Missile Defence, DevSecOps or related domains will be highly regarded
• Degree qualifications in a relevant Engineering Discipline or relevant industry experience
• An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and 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.