At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative engineering projects that shape Australia's national security.
- Company: Join Lockheed Martin, a leader in defence and aerospace.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, discounts, and extensive learning opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex challenges in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in C4ISR and system integration required.
The predicted salary is between 180000 - 200000 $ per year.
At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. 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. Every day is a chance to solve the world’s most complex challenges and make a profound impact.
About the Program & role:
AIR6500 is the RAAF’s $3 billion program to develop a joint air battle management system that builds on the capabilities offered by Next Generation sensor and command and control systems. AIR6500 will create a fully networked ‘system of systems’ that synchronises air and missile defence operations in joint and coalition environments, maximising situational awareness and enhancing the speed of decision making across the battlespace.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide timely and accurate resource requirements such as people/skills, tools, infrastructure to Centre of Excellence leads together with program discipline leads.
- Work with first and second line functional leaders to identify program team staffing.
- Provide Engineering & Technology program team recognition and stakeholder performance feedback.
- Support the mentoring and career development of program team.
- Proactively communicate with all constituents.
- Accountable for E&T technical, cost, and schedule performance on the program.
- Member of Program Integrated Team and primary Engineering & Technology interface with Program Office/Customer for all programmatic items.
- Ensure the E&T functional stakeholder engagement in program oversight and cost estimating review/approvals.
- Monitor program performance including earned value management and technical progress measures.
- Ensure technical and programmatic risks and dependencies are identified, managed and appropriately elevated.
- Ensure technical integrity of program products.
- Ensure requirements baseline is documented, tracked, maintained, and verified.
- Ensure establishment and tracking of key Technical Performance Measures (TPM).
- Track maturity of technical baseline and management of technical debt.
- Ensure adherence to adequate and appropriately adapted Engineering & Technology processes.
About you:
- Extensive experience in C4ISR including Comms – datalinks and voice, Electronic Warfare, Integrated Air & Missile Defence, Sensors – active/passive.
- Expert experience in System of Systems integration programs.
- Expert Engineering Management experience within a Defence engineering and regulatory framework.
- Extensive experience in management of Technical Risk.
- Extensive experience in resource planning and competency management.
- Extensive experience in Control Account Management.
How we reward and support you:
When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else. We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Flexible work & Hybrid work options.
- Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback.
- A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family.
- Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs.
- Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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 accommodations that will help you to be successful.
Senior Engineering Project Manager in Adelaide employer: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 122,000 professionals globally. With a strong commitment to flexibility, diversity, and inclusion, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally, while contributing to critical national security projects that shape a safer future for Australia. The company also prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and values the unique perspectives of all team members, including veterans and Indigenous Australians.
