Senior Engineering Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Opportunity
Join Lockheed Martin Australia as a Senior Engineering Project Manager supporting the AIR6500 program at Mawson Lakes.
Working across Systems Engineering and Integration and Product Integrated Product Teams, you will lead the planning and delivery of material releases across Mission System and Support System design outcomes.
As a key interface between engineering teams, the Program Office and the Commonwealth, you will bring together people, resources and technical expertise to deliver agreed outcomes within cost, schedule and technical requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering delivery for assigned releases, taking accountability for technical performance, cost and schedule.
- Plan and coordinate resources, workforce capacity, skills, tools and infrastructure to meet program milestones.
- Partner with functional leaders to establish effective teams and secure the capabilities required for delivery.
- Coordinate Engineering and Technology contributions, providing clear recommendations and performance reporting to program leadership.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and the Commonwealth, maintaining alignment and resolving issues early.
- Monitor delivery through earned value management, technical progress measures and regular reporting.
- Identify and manage technical and program risks, issues and dependencies.
- Develop approval strategies and support customer endorsement throughout delivery.
- Ensure security requirements are documented, allocated, maintained and verified.
- Coach and develop team members while maintaining engineering governance and compliance.
What you'll bring
You are an experienced engineering leader who can translate complex technical requirements into clear delivery plans. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams through demanding program environments.
Your experience will include:
- Delivering complex C4ISR outcomes and System-of-Systems integration programs.
- Engineering management within Defence or similarly regulated environments.
- Working with defence standards, regulatory requirements, guidelines and compliance frameworks.
- Technical risk management, mitigation and engineering governance.
- Resource planning, competency mapping and workforce optimisation.
- Leading technical teams using Agile development practices.
- Model-based engineering tools and methods, such as SysML, DoDAF and Rhapsody/Cameo.
- Communicating technical concepts clearly to customers, senior leaders and engineering teams.
- Applying analytical thinking to complex technical and delivery challenges.
A relevant engineering degree and Chartered Professional Engineer status in a relevant discipline are expected. Experience in Control Account Management, large-scale programs, and managing subcontractors or third-party vendors will be highly regarded.
Special Requirements
Applicants must hold an Australian Government NV1 security clearance.
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.
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.