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 and contribute to the delivery of one of Australia's most advanced Defence capabilities. As a Systems Engineer Designer, you will work within a collaborative Systems Engineering team helping to shape complex, integrated Defence systems that support future Joint Air Battle Management capability.
This role is ideal for an engineer looking to further develop their systems engineering expertise across requirements, architecture, interfaces and system design while working alongside experienced engineers, architects and subject matter experts. You'll gain exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile delivery practices and System-of-Systems engineering within a large, evolving Defence program.
The Systems Engineer Designer's primary responsibilities include:
- Develop and refine system and subsystem requirements through analysis, decomposition and design within a Model-Based Engineering environment
- Support the development of system architectures, interface definitions and technical design artefacts
- Contribute to design trade studies and technical assessments to support informed engineering decisions
- Assist in the production of requirements, specifications, solution descriptions and other key engineering documentation
- Collaborate with engineering teams, SMEs and partner organisations to support design, integration and review activities
- Support engineering initiatives including bids, estimates, requirements development and continuous improvement activities
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Requirements Engineering or a related discipline within complex engineering environments
- A sound understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Model-Based Systems Development (MBSD) and digital engineering principles
- Experience working with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody or similar modelling environments
- Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS, DNG or equivalent platforms
- An understanding of Agile development approaches and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience within Defence, C4ISREW, aerospace, maritime, communications or other complex technology environments will be highly regarded
- Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
- 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience in systems engineering, systems design, requirements engineering, or a related discipline within complex engineering environments
- Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering, Model-Based Systems Development, and digital engineering principles
- Experience with MBSE tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo, Rhapsody, or similar modelling environments
- Knowledge of requirements management tools such as DOORS, DNG, or equivalent platforms
- Understanding of Agile development approaches and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Engineering degree or equivalent industry experience
- NV1 security clearance
- Ability to handle Export Controlled information
- Proficiency in AI prompting as it applies to the position
- Australian citizenship
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance
- Experience in Defence, C4ISREW, aerospace, maritime, communications, or other complex technology environments
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