Software Engineer Technical Lead

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At Lockheed Martin Australia, we believe that when people are empowered, inspired, and supported, they can achieve extraordinary things. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. We champion inclusion and continuous learning, ensuring all voices are heard and valued. And we thrive on collaboration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. 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. Every day is a chance to solve the world's most complex challenges and make a profound impact.

AIR6500 is the RAAF's $3 billion program to develop a joint air battle management system that builds on the capabilities offered by Next Generation sensor and command and control systems. AIR6500 will create a fully networked 'system of systems' that synchronises air and missile defence operations in joint and coalition environments, maximising situational awareness and enhancing the speed of decision making across the battlespace.

The primary responsibilities of the Software Engineer Technical Lead include:

• Deploying, maintaining and supporting the 1LMX tool suite for the AIR6500 program and AIR6500 identified tools. Supporting the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for the AIR6500 development environment, primarily the promotion and deployment of code through the SDLC.
• Providing SME advice on DevSecOps to the team, with a key focus on coaching and mentoring the team.
• Provide technical SME guidance towards key technologies such as Infrastructure-as-code, GitLab CI/CD, VMware Virtualisation and Containerisation/Orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Oversee and support development, tailor and maintain key program plans, procedures and templates for managing COE related activities.
• Oversee and promote an Agile culture within the team.
• Perform code reviews and establish technical direction to the team while leading technical discussions with stakeholders across the program.
• Establish and provide relevant technical and domain knowledge through mentoring of the broader team.
• Be responsible for the team backlog, tasking the team and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and document and present the results.
• Identify and support the management of constraints to tool deployment such as classification of environments and export control requirements.
• Deploy and maintain metrics and dashboarding tools to support multiple program stakeholder requests.

To be successful in this role you will also have:

• Extensive experience with DevSecOps, specifically with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery
• Advanced verbal communication skills including both speaking with and listening to the Customers and other stakeholders
• Experience with Agile Software Development
• Experience with Software Configuration Management
• Experience with ITIL framework Desirable
• Experience with MBSE tool suite (IBM Jazz, NoMagic) desired
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) desired
• Experience with Software Factory tool suite (Gitlab, Nexus, Fortify, Sonarqube) desired
• Experience with infrastructure and configuration and code tools (Ansible, Terraform) desired
• Experience with tool integration (REST, 3rd party connectors for the above tools) desired

How we reward and support you:

When you join Lockheed Martin, you work on projects you won't experience anywhere else.

We offer you a range of benefits built to suit you, no matter what stage of life you are in.

• Flexible work & Hybrid work options
• Access to our online discounts program offering immediate discounts or cashback
• A variety of leave options including Purchase Leave to support you and your family
• Additional benefits such as Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs
• Learning & Development platforms to encourage ongoing self-development

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.

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. 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 accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia