Systems Engineer Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer to apply your expertise across Defence and national security programs, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and shaping technical outcomes.

You will work on complex systems across requirements management, systems architecture and verification, leveraging MBSE practices and strong stakeholder engagement to deliver high‑reliability capability while upholding security and export control requirements.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering complex Defence/aerospace programs.
• Deep expertise in systems engineering disciplines such as requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, or verification & validation.
• Proven ability to lead across multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support systems engineering activities across complex Defence programs, from requirements definition through integration, verification and delivery.
• Provide specialist expertise in areas such as requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, or verification & validation.
• Collaborate with project teams, functional leaders and stakeholders to solve complex technical and program challenges.
• Mentor and guide engineers while promoting engineering best practice across the organisation.

Skills

Systems Engineering

MBSE

Requirements management

Systems architecture

Verification & validation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile development practices

NV1 security clearance

AI prompting

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 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

• 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

• Significant 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

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.