Systems Design Team Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 26, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
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.
Join the AIR6500 program as the Systems Design Team Lead and help shape the future of Australia's integrated air and missile defence capability.
AIR6500 is delivering the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS), a complex System-of-Systems capability that will connect sensors, communications, battle management and command-and-control systems across multiple operational domains. As the Systems Design Team Lead, you will combine deep technical systems engineering expertise with team leadership responsibilities, guiding the development of system designs that underpin this nationally significant capability.
Working closely with Product Teams, Subject Matter Experts, architects, engineers and Defence stakeholders, you will lead systems design activities, drive technical decision-making and ensure design solutions are delivered with the quality, maturity and rigour required for a complex Defence program. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced systems engineer who enjoys leading technical teams, influencing capability development and solving challenging engineering problems.
Key responsibilities
The Systems Design Team Lead's primary responsibilities include:
- Lead a team of Systems Engineers responsible for developing system and subsystem requirements, architectures and designs within a Model-Based Engineering environment
- Drive design trade studies, technical assessments and key engineering decisions to ensure solutions meet program requirements and objectives
- Lead the preparation and execution of system and subsystem design reviews, ensuring design artefacts are delivered to the required level of maturity
- Define, plan and estimate engineering scope for Program Increment (PI) activities while supporting Agile delivery objectives
- Collaborate with Product Teams, SMEs, subcontractors and engineering disciplines to develop integrated technical solutions
- Provide technical leadership, resource coordination and engineering management support across cost, schedule and delivery activities
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Extensive Systems Engineering experience delivering complex Defence, C4ISREW, communications or other large-scale integrated systems
- Strong experience leading systems design activities, including requirements development, architecture, interface definition and integration planning
- Excellent understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Systems Development (MBSD) and associated tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody or similar
- Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence stakeholders and drive engineering outcomes in complex project environments
- Strong experience conducting design trade studies and evaluating impacts across component, subsystem and system levels
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments and using requirements management tools such as DOORS, DNG or equivalent
- An active NV-1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information
- 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.
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.