Senior Systems Engineer - AIR6500

Lockheed Martin; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to complex Defence programs in a System-of-Systems environment. You will lead requirements analysis, architecture development and MBSE activities, collaborating with customers, SMEs and engineering teams to mature system solutions within an Agile delivery model.

The role demands strong system design skills, experience with MBSE tools (MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody) and the ability to work in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive Systems Engineering experience delivering large, complex systems in Defence or regulated environments.
• Strong requirements analysis, system design and architecture capabilities.
• Experience with MBSE tools and model-based engineering principles.
• Experience in Agile environments with ownership of complex activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with C4ISREW, DOORS/DNG, or similar tools preferred.
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle export-controlled information.
• Proficiency in AI prompting for technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead system and subsystem requirements analysis and interface definition.
• Develop system architectures and design documentation including trade studies.
• Evaluate design options and perform technical trade-offs.
• Own work packages and support engineering reviews and customer discussions.
• Collaborate with SMEs and partners to mature system solutions.
• Provide leadership for Agile delivery and technical planning.

Skills

MBSE/MBE

Systems Engineering

AGILE delivery

Stakeholder engagement

AI prompting

Security clearance (NV1)

Tools

MagicDraw

Cameo

Rhapsody

DOORS/DNG

DevSecOps

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 as a Senior Systems Engineer and take on a role that offers more than traditional systems engineering.

Working within a complex System-of-Systems environment, you will contribute to the design and development of the AIR6500 capability while taking ownership of key technical outcomes across requirements, architecture, interfaces and system design. You’ll work closely with customers, engineering teams and Subject Matter Experts to solve challenging problems and mature solutions within an evolving Agile program.

We’re looking for an experienced Systems Engineer who is technically strong but also ready to broaden their impact. Depending on your experience, you’ll have opportunities to lead engineering activities, contribute to design reviews, influence technical direction, support Agile delivery and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Systems Engineer’s Primary Responsibilities Include

• Lead and contribute to system and subsystem requirements analysis, decomposition, design and interface definition within a Model-Based Engineering environment
• Develop system architectures and key engineering artefacts including solution descriptions, requirements, trade studies and design documentation
• Evaluate design options and technical trade-offs, considering impacts across component, subsystem and system levels
• Take ownership of technical work packages and contribute to engineering reviews, customer discussions and the delivery of subsystem outcomes
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineering disciplines, customers and industry partners to resolve technical challenges and mature system solutions
• Provide broader engineering leadership where required, including supporting Agile delivery, technical planning, bids, estimates and continuous improvement activities

What you’ll bring

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Extensive Systems Engineering experience delivering large and complex systems, ideally within Defence or another highly regulated environment
• Strong experience across requirements analysis, system design, architecture, interface definition and technical trade-off activities
• Good understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE/MBE) principles, with experience using tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody or similar
• Experience working within Agile engineering environments and the ability to take ownership of complex technical activities with limited direction
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to contribute to technical reviews and customer discussions
• Experience within C4ISREW, requirements management tools such as DOORS/DNG, DevSecOps, or previous technical leadership responsibilities 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

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.