Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer (Defence Programs)

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking Systems Engineers at intermediate and senior levels to support a diverse portfolio of Defence and national security programs. You will work on requirements management, systems architecture, integration, verification and validation, and develop technical artefacts while collaborating with experienced engineers and leaders.

This role suits engineers looking to advance their careers across a range of challenging projects and technologies, offering growth,

Qualifications

• Experience across one or more systems engineering disciplines, including requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, integration, or verification & validation.
• Experience working on complex engineering, technology or Defence projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to MBSE, Agile development, 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.
• Flexibility and ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Working across a wide variety of projects across the defence domain.
• Contributing to systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, integration, verification and validation.
• Developing technical artefacts such as requirements, interface definitions, design documentation, engineering assessments and trade studies.
• Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering outcomes across a range of Defence and technology programs.
• Collaborating with stakeholders, subject matter experts and project teams to solve technical challenges and support delivery objectives.
• Applying systems engineering principles, processes and tools to support project execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to capability development activities including engineering governance, reviews, bids and technical innovation.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems architecture

Integration

Verification & validation

MBSE

Agile development

Defence capability domains

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

At Lockheed Martin Australia, we're growing our Systems Engineering capability and are seeking Systems Engineers at both intermediate and senior levels to support a diverse portfolio of Defence and national security programs.

Whether your expertise lies in requirements management, systems architecture, integration, verification & validation, or specialty engineering, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems that make a real impact. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders, you'll contribute to some of the nation's most advanced technology programs while continuing to grow your skills and career.

This is an ideal opportunity for engineers with a few years of experience looking to take the next step, as well as seasoned Systems Engineers seeking exposure to a variety of challenging projects and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer's primary responsibilities include:

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.

Contributing to systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, integration, verification and validation

Developing technical artefacts such as requirements, interface definitions, design documentation, engineering assessments and trade studies

Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering outcomes across a range of Defence and technology programs

Collaborating with stakeholders, subject matter experts and project teams to solve technical challenges and support delivery objectives

Applying systems engineering principles, processes and tools to support project execution and continuous improvement initiatives

Contributing to capability development activities including engineering governance, reviews, bids and technical innovation

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will have:

Experience across one or more systems engineering disciplines, including requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, integration, or verification & validation

Experience working on complex engineering, technology or Defence projects

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes

A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams

An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant industry experience

Exposure to MBSE, Agile development, Defence capability domains or test automation approaches will be highly regarded

Flexibility and ability to hit the ground running.

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

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.