Combat Systems Engineer Opportunities

Requisition Number

18043BR

Discipline

Systems Engineering

About us:

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. Experience it here.

Your responsibilities will include:

Combat Systems Engineer Opportunities – Growing Our Maritime Engineering Team

As we expand our Maritime portfolio, we’re seeking multiple Combat Systems Engineers to join our growing team supporting multiple initiatives across Land, Surface, Subsurface, Air and Space domains. These roles contribute directly to the design, integration and delivery of advanced combat systems for the Australian Defence Force.

About the Opportunities:

As part of our expanding Combat Systems Engineering team, you will contribute to systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will help shape mission-critical capabilities and ensure the successful delivery of complex naval systems.

You will:

Contribute to Combat System engineering activities including requirements analysis, architecture definition, subsystem development and preparation for integration and verification.

Support the hands-on management, development and refinement of Combat System architectures.

Develop, maintain and update functional and non-functional requirements, system models and design artefacts.

Support planning, development and execution of Verification activities and associated documentation.

Prepare for major program milestones including design reviews, test readiness reviews and system readiness reviews.

Develop and progress Engineering Changes through the engineering lifecycle.

Provide technical expertise and mentor junior engineers as needed.

Collaborate closely with specialty disciplines (Safety, Human Factors, Cyber, Topside, ILS) to ensure design assurance and holistic system compliance.

About you:

You’re a skilled Systems Engineer ready to contribute to high-profile Defence programs. You enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating in multidisciplinary environments, and driving engineering outcomes that make a real impact.

You bring:

Extensive experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, using structured methods, tools (including DOORS) and disciplined processes.

Strong background in the design and development of military systems incorporating GFX and COTS components.

Significant experience integrating, testing and evaluating Combat System products on naval platforms or similarly complex systems.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, ideally within Defence.

Ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve shared outcomes.

Deep expertise in relevant combat system technologies and domains.

Experience applying engineering development methodologies to complex systems.

Knowledge of key C4ISREW or warfare domains (AAW, ASW, ASuW) is highly regarded.

Why Join Us:

Gain unparalleled, hands-on proficiency through LMA’s comprehensive learning framework, which blends reach-back access to Lockheed Martin expertise with immersive training in Combat System Management and Integrated Weapon Systems. You’ll learn directly from local, multi-domain combat system integration specialists, benefiting from their real-world insights while developing a self-directed, “learn by doing” mindset.

You’ll also have access to LMA’s extensive online technical library, including curated instructional courseware, the Engineering Storefront for on-demand learning modules, pre-recorded webinars, and active participation in LMA’s electronic forums. Together, these resources are designed to help you deepen your knowledge, solve complex integration challenges, and stay well ahead-of-ready in the naval surface combatant domain.

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.

A 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.

What we offer 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 Annual Flu Vaccinations, Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

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.

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time