Lead Design Drafter

SA, Mawson Lakes
- Engineering
- 13550BR

**About us**:

- Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 100,000 staff worldwide, and over 1,300 staff in Australia across multiple locations.**Your responsibilities will include**:
**About the Program**
The Lockheed Martin AEGIS Combat System is at the forefront of advanced naval technology and provides the strategic advantage for Defence.
- Supporting a rolling-wave of upgrades that enhance the integrated air and missile defence capability, Lockheed Martin Australia’s Hobart Class DDG program team is the combat system design agent for the AEGIS upgrade for Australia’s three Hobart-class Destroyers. Our team will integrate the next generation weapon systems and new sophisticated capabilities to the heart of the complex command and control system.**About the role**:

- Based in Mawson Lakes (SA), the
- **Lead Design Drafter** will join the Hobart Class team working on the DDG Combat System upgrades. In this role, you will lead the conduct of the overall Combat Systems (CS) design activities to ensure compliance with the CS physical integration design. Your day to day duties and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Lead the development of equipment layouts for combat systems physical installation, combat system compartments and Topside Layout
- Lead the development and delivery of the documentation, sketches, drawings, models etc.
- Work with the Combat System Engineering Managers and Technical Leaders to evolve the physical integration design
- Foster external relationships with the Platform System Designer and the Commonwealth of Australia for resolution of Combat System arrangement issues
- Provide input into the evaluation of the maturity of product data provided by suppliers into the integrated data management system
- Participate in technical reviews of the Combat Systems Physical Integration Design products and deliverables
- Manage the integrity of the design model and updates with the Configuration Management Team to ensure that changes are managed in accordance with engineering processes
- Lead the transition of design data through to production design data
- Lead the designer/drafter team in the resolution of ship build problems
- Mentor junior designers and drafters
- Manage allocation of tasks and designers/drafters resources within the program

**About you**:

- To be successful in securing this position, you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Design Engineering or similar, and/or equivalent relevant experience preferably within the defence industry (Navel Experience is desirable)
- Significant Experience using 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, preferably with PTC Creo Parametric
- Substantial experience in concept and detail design of mechanical structures, and electromechanical assemblies, with experience developing and managing large CAD assemblies
- Experience with Military Standards relating to equipment installation and cabling requirements
- Significant experience with developing drafting drawings, with knowledge of Australian and international drafting standards
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) software such as Windchill (desirable)
- Experience with document revision control and configuration management processes (desirable)

**Special Requirements**:

- Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and hold a current or re-instatable NV1 Defence Security Clearance. Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.**What we offer you**:

- At Lockheed Martin Australia, we empower you to be your best. Our Destination Wellbeing portfolio will guide you on your journey to take greater control of your time, life, wealth, and health.
- 9-Day Fortnight, Leave Purchase, and Army Reservist Leave are just some ways we provide you with the flexibility to manage your time away from work.
- Your financial well-being is important to us, and we provide access to Novated Car Lease, discounted Health Insurance, and membership to Destination Discounts (which saves you money on everyday purchases).
- You can create your own learning and development experience with access to multiple learning platforms, where you can build your skills through several online and internal training resources.
- Together we can make a difference.**Equal Opportunity Statement**
- Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusi