Engineering Manager

SA, Mawson Lakes
- Test Engineering
- 17366BR

**About us**:

- 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. Experience it here.

**About the Program**:
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.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a strategic and experienced **Engineering Manager** to lead the Integration, Verification & Validation, and Certification (IVVC) efforts on the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) program, a cornerstone of AIR6500.
This is a leadership opportunity to play a critical role in delivering a certified and accepted end-to-end defence capability for Australia.

**Your Role Will Include**:

- Providing the strategic plan for IVVC activities to achieve system acceptance and certification.
- Responsible for directing the respective leads for Integration, V&V, and Certification.
- Overseeing the delivery of the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) and ensuring customer-alignment with Agile-based verification approaches.
- Managing the collection of objective quality evidence (OQE) throughout the lifecycle to support V&V and certification.
- Managing Control Accounts (CAM) including cost, schedule, and risk responsibilities.
- Driving acquisition of supporting IVVC infrastructure (labs, tools, customer-furnished items).
- Reporting status, risks, and resolutions to senior stakeholders and program leadership.
- Collaborating with multi-site, international teams (AU and US) in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

**About you**:

- You bring strong leadership, deep technical knowledge, and a delivery mindset to manage one of the most strategically important aspects of the program.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry)
- Expert knowledge of Defence Test & Evaluation frameworks and practices.
- Deep understanding of Australian regulatory and certification processes.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale defence delivery teams and contractual obligations.
- Strong experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, tools, and standards in a defence context.
- Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model Based Testing principles is desirable but not essential
- An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and information

**Special Requirements**:

- Applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1) and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

**A 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.

**What we offer 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 Annual Flu Vaccinations, Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

**Equal Opportunity Statement**
- 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, affordabl