Software Engineering Lead

Requisition Number

17008BR

Discipline

Software Engineering

About us:

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 114,000 staff worldwide, and over 1200 staff in Australia across multiple locations.

About the program

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.

AIR6500 activities also encompasses furthering emerging opportunities within the ADF Integrated Air Missiles and Defence (IAMD) system of systems, by fostering collaboration between Defence, industry and academia through the LM National IAMD Ecosystem.

Your responsibilities will include:

The AIR6500 Software Engineering Lead Team is a two person team, with one role for a US-defence experienced person and one for an Australian-defence experienced person. The US-defenced experienced person is currently physically in our Mawson Lakes office and the intention is to undertake knowledge continuity and transfer to the AU-defenced experienced person for strong In-country software engineering leadership going forward.

In this role, responsibilities will include;

Leadership of all software activities for AIR6500, both software-system integration activities in the Systems Team and software process activities within and across AIR6500 product teams

Definition and governance of contemporary software process, tools and training implemented through an Agile delivery approach

Engagement with software capability Third Party suppliers to capture and integrate their capability into AIR6500 capability streams

Attainment of key AIR6500 performance outcomes associated with software quality, assurance and deliverables.

Leadership of industry and customer collaboration, definition and estimation of software scope for future activities of AIR6500

About you:

To be successful in the role you will have a passion for creating solutions to complex problems from the ground up, for being agile in a bid teaming environment and for being accountable for estimates, decisions and deliverables. You will also need:

Well-rounded experience leading successful software outcomes in a large, agile delivery team

Impressive experience working and leading both execution and bid processes and deliverablesExcellent ability to apply experiential judgement and lateral approaches to complex problem solving

Special Requirements:

Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a current or re-instatable NV1 Defence Security Clearance.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.

What we offer you:

At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals.

In return we offer:

Competitive remuneration

Options for genuine work/life flexibility

Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few

Annual flu vaccinations

Salary packaging for car leasing

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from 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.

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time

Job Expires

26/06/2025