Verification & Validation Lead

SA, Mawson Lakes

Test Engineering

17804BR

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:

Shape the future of Australia's air and missile defence

Join Lockheed Martin Australia as the V&V Lead on the AIR6500 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) – a next-generation capability integrating air, electromagnetic, and missile defence operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful system verification, validation, and ultimate customer acceptance.

As the V&V Lead, you will define, lead, and deliver a coordinated verification and validation strategy for AIR6500, working collaboratively with engineering, specialty, and product teams to ensure every requirement is verified, validated, and accepted.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the AIR6500 JABMS V&V strategy, ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Oversee integrated V&V planning and formal working groups to deliver system acceptance.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to establish and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM).
• Drive a "left-shift" approach to testing, ensuring early identification of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
• Manage Control Accounts (cost, schedule, and scope), including risk and opportunity management.
• Define and secure the infrastructure, tooling, and resources needed to deliver V&V outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a multi-site team across Australia and the US.
• Ensure the program has the right people, processes, and tools to deliver V&V success within an Agile framework.

About you:

You are a proven technical leader with deep experience in Defence Test & Evaluation, capable of driving complex V&V programs through to customer acceptance. You bring a structured yet adaptable approach, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to lead within a multi-domain, multinational environment.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or equivalent relevant experience in Defence projects.
• Expert knowledge of Defence Test & Evaluation principles.
• Advanced experience leading V&V or test programs within large, complex systems.
• Strong understanding of contractual and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Earned Value and Control Account Management (CAM).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve verification outcomes.
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to think laterally and act decisively.
• An active NV-1 security clearance and ability to handle Export Controlled information.

Why Join Us?

At Lockheed Martin Australia, you'll help shape the nation's most advanced defence capability – AIR6500. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering, with opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration.

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.

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. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.

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, 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 accommodations that will help you to be successful.

Vacancy Country

Australia

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Employee Type

Full Time