Systems Engineer / Senior Systems Engineer (Defence Programs)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 2, 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.
At Lockheed Martin Australia, we're growing our Systems Engineering capability and are seeking Systems Engineers at both intermediate and senior levels to support a diverse portfolio of Defence and national security programs.
Whether your expertise lies in requirements management, systems architecture, integration, verification & validation, or specialty engineering, you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems that make a real impact. Working alongside experienced engineers and technical leaders, you'll contribute to some of the nation's most advanced technology programs while continuing to grow your skills and career.
This is an ideal opportunity for engineers with a few years of experience looking to take the next step, as well as seasoned Systems Engineers seeking exposure to a variety of challenging projects and technologies.
Key Responsibilities
The Systems Engineer's primary responsibilities include:
- Working across a wide variety of projects across the defence domain. Opportunities to pick a particular area of focus, or gain a diverse range of experiences and skills.
- Contributing to systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture, integration, verification and validation
- Developing technical artefacts such as requirements, interface definitions, design documentation, engineering assessments and trade studies
- Supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex engineering outcomes across a range of Defence and technology programs
- Collaborating with stakeholders, subject matter experts and project teams to solve technical challenges and support delivery objectives
- Applying systems engineering principles, processes and tools to support project execution and continuous improvement initiatives
- Contributing to capability development activities including engineering governance, reviews, bids and technical innovation
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience across one or more systems engineering disciplines, including requirements management, systems architecture, specialty engineering, integration, or verification & validation
- Experience working on complex engineering, technology or Defence projects
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- An Engineering degree or equivalent relevant industry experience
- Exposure to MBSE, Agile development, Defence capability domains or test automation approaches will be highly regarded
- Flexibility and ability to hit the ground running.
- NV1 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.