Senior / Staff Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Extra leave & study leave

Mental health support

Employee discounts

Recognition programs

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer to apply deep defence systems expertise across complex programs in Australia. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, guide requirements management, architecture and verification activities, and influence program outcomes.

You will bring 10+ years in systems engineering, MBSE and Agile practices, plus the ability to navigate security clearances and export controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience in Defence/aerospace/high-technology programs.
• Expertise in requirements management, architectures, specialty engineering, or V&V.
• Proven ability to deliver across the engineering lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with MBSE, Agile practices, Defence domains, or test automation is valued.
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across complex Defence programs, from requirements definition through to integration, verification and delivery
• Provide specialist expertise in areas such as requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, or verification & validation
• Contribute to technical reviews, bids, governance activities and engineering assurance processes across the business
• Collaborate with project teams, functional leaders and stakeholders to solve complex technical and program challenges
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Systems Engineering processes, tools, training and capability initiatives
• Mentor and guide engineers while promoting engineering best practice across the organisation

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements mgmt

Systems architecture

Specialty engineering

Verification

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Communication

MBSE

Agile

Security clearance

AI prompting

Job description

Join Lockheed Martin Australia as a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer and apply your expertise across a diverse portfolio of complex Defence and national security programs. This role is ideal for an experienced Systems Engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, influencing program outcomes, and providing leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Working across multiple projects and capability domains, you will contribute to the delivery of advanced Defence systems while supporting engineering excellence initiatives, capability development activities and continuous improvement across the broader Systems Engineering function. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading Defence engineers, expand your technical influence, and help shape the future of complex Defence capability.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior / Staff Systems Engineer's primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across complex Defence programs, from requirements definition through to integration, verification and delivery
• Provide specialist expertise in areas such as requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, or verification & validation
• Contribute to technical reviews, bids, governance activities and engineering assurance processes across the business
• Collaborate with project teams, functional leaders and stakeholders to solve complex technical and program challenges
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Systems Engineering processes, tools, training and capability initiatives
• Mentor and guide engineers while promoting engineering best practice across the organisation

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 10+ years' experience in Systems Engineering, including delivery of complex Defence, aerospace, maritime or other high-technology programs
• Deep expertise in one or more systems engineering disciplines such as requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, or verification & validation
• Proven experience delivering systems or subsystems engineering outcomes across the engineering lifecycle
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and program decisions
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in complex environments
• Experience with MBSE methodologies, Agile development practices, Defence capability domains, or test automation approaches will be highly regarded
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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
• Working across a wide variety of projects across the defence domain. Opportunities to pick a particular area of focus, or gain a diverse range of experiences and skills
• 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.