Verification & Validation Engineering Specialist

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Australia Pty Ltd in Adelaide is seeking a Verification & Validation Engineering Specialist to provide senior V&V leadership and technical assurance across Defence programs. You will shape verification strategies, mentor engineers and influence system lifecycle decisions while maintaining security clearances and applying rigorous engineering practices.

A Master’s degree and 20+ years Defence experience are highly valued, with opportunities for career growth and cross-program

Qualifications

• 20+ years of Defence industry experience across the engineering lifecycle from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, validation and acceptance.
• Recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in domains such as Systems Architecture, System Integration/V&V, C2, Radar or Communications.
• Demonstrated experience providing senior technical leadership and influencing engineering outcomes across large-scale, complex Defence systems and multidisciplinary programs.
• Deep knowledge of Systems Engineering, Integration and V&V methodologies with ability to provide technical assurance and resolve highly complex challenges.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and mentoring capability with senior customers and engineering leaders; developing capability in others.
• NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority and specialist V&V guidance across complex Defence programs, supporting critical engineering and delivery decisions.
• Lead and assure V&V strategies, methodologies and key artefacts across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Guide the resolution of complex system integration, verification and validation challenges across large-scale systems and System-of-Systems environments.
• Provide independent technical reviews and assurance across engineering plans, program reviews, bids, governance and major technical milestones.
• Engage and influence senior customers, technical authorities and program leaders to achieve robust outcomes.
• Shape organisational V&V capability through mentoring, thought leadership and advancement of engineering methods.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Verification & Validation

Defence industry experience

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Verification & Validation Engineering Specialist

Join Lockheed Martin Australia’s Verification & Validation Centre of Excellence in a senior specialist role where your expertise will influence some of Australia’s most complex Defence and national security programs.

As a Verification & Validation Engineering Specialist, you will bring deep technical expertise and extensive Defence experience to provide V&V leadership, assurance and strategic guidance across the business. Working across major programs and engineering domains, you will help shape verification strategies, resolve complex technical challenges and influence engineering decisions throughout the system lifecycle.

This is an opportunity for a recognised engineering SME who wants to extend their impact beyond an individual project. You will work with senior technical leaders, customers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, while mentoring experienced engineers and helping advance V&V capability, standards and best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical authority and specialist V&V guidance across complex Defence programs, supporting critical engineering and delivery decisions

Lead and assure V&V strategies, methodologies and key artefacts across the full systems engineering lifecycle

Guide the resolution of complex system integration, verification and validation challenges across large-scale systems and System-of-Systems environments

Provide independent technical reviews and assurance across engineering plans, program reviews, bids, governance and major technical milestones

Engage and influence senior customers, technical authorities, program leaders and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve robust engineering outcomes

Shape organisational V&V capability through technical mentoring, thought leadership, process improvement and advancement of engineering methods, tools and practices

What you’ll bring

20+ years of Defence industry experience, with extensive expertise across the engineering lifecycle from requirements and architecture through integration, verification, validation and acceptance

Recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more domains such as Systems Architecture, System Integration/V&V, Command & Control (C2), Radar or Communications

Demonstrated experience providing senior technical leadership and influencing engineering outcomes across large-scale, complex Defence systems and multidisciplinary programs

Deep knowledge of Systems Engineering, Integration and V&V methodologies, with the ability to provide technical assurance and resolve highly complex engineering challenges

A Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and mentoring capability, with the ability to engage senior customers, technical authorities and engineering leaders while developing capability in others

NV1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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

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.

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.

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.