Senior Verification & Validation Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia seeks a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer to help deliver complex Defence and national security programs in Adelaide. You will work with experienced teams to verify, validate and ready capabilities for operational use.

The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, collaboration across disciplines and continual growth of your V&V expertise within a Defence environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Verification & Validation, Systems Engineering or related disciplines within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and verification application.
• Experience with MBSE tools and digital engineering environments like DOORS, Rhapsody, ETM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate V&V artefacts (V&V Plans, VCRM, Acceptance Test Plans).
• Plan, coordinate and execute system-level verification across complex programs.
• Contribute to V&V digital thread and traceability from requirements to evidence.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver verification outcomes.

Skills

Verification & Validation

Systems Engineering

MBSE tools

Agile development

Clearance readiness

AI prompting

Tools

DOORS

Rhapsody

ETM

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 Lockheed Martin Australia's growing Verification & Validation capability and contribute to the delivery of complex Defence and national security programs. As a Senior Verification & Validation Engineer, you will work alongside experienced systems, integration and test specialists to ensure critical capabilities are verified, validated and ready for operational use.

Supporting a range of Defence projects across the business, you'll have the opportunity to apply your V&V expertise across different domains, technologies and engineering environments while continuing to build your technical capability and broaden your Defence experience. This role is well suited to engineers who enjoy hands-on technical work, collaboration and solving complex verification challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate key V&V artefacts including V&V Plans, Verification Cross Reference Matrices (VCRMs), Acceptance Test Plans and Procedures
• Support the planning, coordination and execution of system-level verification activities across complex engineering programs
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the V&V digital thread, ensuring traceability from requirements through to verification evidence
• Collaborate with systems engineering, integration, test and project teams to deliver successful verification outcomes
• Build strong working relationships with customers, stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, engineering reviews, bids and capability development activities across the V&V function

What you’ll bring

• Experience in Verification & Validation, Systems Engineering, Integration, Test & Evaluation, or related engineering disciplines within complex environments
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and their application to verification activities
• Experience working with MBSE tools and digital engineering environments such as DOORS, Rhapsody, ETM or similar
• Knowledge of Defence capability domains such as Command & Control, Command Support, ISR or related technologies
• Experience working within Agile development environments and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills, with a desire to continue growing your technical expertise
• 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.