Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

AIR6500, the RAAF’s $3 billion program delivering a fully networked joint air battle management system that will transform situational awareness, synchronise air and missile defence, and accelerate decision-making across joint and coalition environments.

Join one of Australia's most significant Defence programs and contribute to the design and development of critical deployable hardware capabilities. Working within the AIR6500 Platforms IPT, you will play a key role in developing hardware solutions that support the delivery of advanced Defence systems, from platform and cabin design through to cooling analysis, testing and hardware integration.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to apply their expertise in design, analysis and testing while working alongside highly capable engineering teams. You'll enjoy challenging technical work, opportunities to mentor junior engineers, and the ability to make a meaningful contribution to a program that directly supports Australia's national security.

This opportunity is based in Mawson Lakes, SA.

Key responsibilities

As Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Develop deployable and ruggedised hardware solutions for AIR6500 platforms and infrastructure.
• Design and analyse mechanical systems, including cabin layouts, packaging solutions and cooling systems.
• Conduct CFD and FEA analysis to support design decisions and system performance.
• Develop technical documentation, engineering artefacts and technical data packs.
• Contribute to technical reviews, trade studies and engineering assessments.
• Develop test plans, procedures and reports, including supporting environmental testing activities.
• Work closely with Integrated Product Teams, System Architects and Specialty Engineering groups to ensure successful delivery outcomes.
• Support configuration and product baseline management activities while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• You'll be part of a collaborative engineering environment that values initiative, technical excellence and continuous learning, while providing the autonomy to manage your work and drive outcomes.

You'll work in a collaborative environment where you can have a genuine influence on how hardware is developed, secured and delivered across a major Defence program.

What you’ll bring

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong analytical capability, expertise in design and testing, and a passion for delivering innovative hardware solutions in a complex Defence environment.

You will bring:

• Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with approximately 5+ years' experience delivering mechanical or hardware engineering solutions in complex technical environments.
• Significant experience in CFD and/or FEA analysis, with familiarity in modelling and simulation techniques and their application to engineering design.
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent and/or ANSYS Mechanical.
• Experience coordinating and conducting testing activities, including environmental testing and validation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced project environment.
• Highly regarded: experience with configuration management principles and tools (such as EPDM), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Defence or other regulated industries, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Don't meet every requirement?

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.