Air6500 Software Config Analyst Staff

SA, Mawson Lakes
- Engineering
- 17426BR

**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**:
**About the role**:
Are you a senior software engineer ready to step into a leadership position?
This is a unique opportunity to transition into a key technical Team Lead role that blends your software development expertise with configuration management and delivery oversight.

As the **AIR6500 Software Configuration Management (SWCM) Lead**, you will be part of a high-performing Agile DevSecOps team, contributing to a mission-critical project in a collaborative, modern engineering environment. You will lead and enhance core SWCM disciplines—including version control, change management, build management, and release management—ensuring consistency, traceability, and quality across the software development lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong software background who’s ready to extend their impact beyond coding—into team leadership, process ownership, and strategic delivery alignment.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead and oversee software builds across integration, verification & validation (V&V), and final delivery stages, with a focus on code promotion and deployment.
- Define and refine processes and work instructions to maintain configuration discipline throughout the project.
- Ensure all software elements are accurately baselined and integrated within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system as part of the overall system configuration.
- Develop and implement release strategies aligned with industry best practice.
- Define and enforce standards for using tools such as JIRA and GitLab to manage source code and track changes.
- Participate in engineering reviews to ensure compliance with configuration management requirements.
- Lead software configuration audits and guide developers in resolving related issues.
- Mentor and support team members, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

**About you**:

- 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).
- Strong experience with version control and repository management tools (e.g. GitLab, Nexus).
- Proven expertise in CI/CD tools such as GitLab.
- Solid background in Agile software development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and information.

**Desirable**:

- Experience developing and refining build and release management processes.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD best practice implementation.
- Knowledge of containerisation/orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
- Understanding of software configuration management within regulated or safety-critical environments (e.g. defence, aerospace).

**Why join us?**
At Lockheed Martin Australia, you’ll work on cutting-edge technology and nation-critical programs, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. You’ll enjoy a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and career growth, while making a meaningful contribution to Australia’s defence capability.

**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**:

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