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

If you're excited by this chance 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 regula

📌 Systems Engineer (Australia)
🏢 Lockheed Martin Australia
📍 Australia