Hardware Engineering Manager

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.

Lead. Inspire. Shape the future of Defence hardware engineering.

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead, develop and grow our national Hardware Engineering capability. This critical leadership role spans multiple locations across Australia, ensuring our teams, processes and tools are set up to deliver on some of the nation's most important Defence programs.

As a member of the Engineering & Technology leadership team, you will actively guide our people, strengthen engineering governance, and advocate for the needs of teams and individuals. Your success will be measured not only by program outcomes, but by the culture you create—one that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Hardware Engineering capability across people, processes, tools and training.
• Manage resources across programs, ensuring alignment to business priorities.
• Partner with program leadership on execution, delivery and review of hardware engineering work packages.
• Support bids and proposals, ensuring technical excellence and innovation.
• Provide functional governance, driving consistency and best practice.
• Mentor and inspire individuals to achieve their potential, fostering a strong team culture.
• Deliver effective communication and feedback channels between staff and leadership.
• Lead induction, probation, and performance management processes.

About you:

You are an accomplished leader with the ability to empower individuals and guide teams towards achieving complex program goals. You bring a balance of technical expertise and people leadership, with a proven ability to deliver results in high-stakes environments.

• Extensive experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Strong background in hardware engineering within acquisition and sustainment programs.
• Advanced leadership skills with the ability to drive innovation and lead change.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Track record of successful program execution in hardware capability.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience
• An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and information.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in shaping Australia's Defence hardware engineering capability.
• Lead a national team contributing to world-class, mission-critical programs.
• Join a culture that values leadership, integrity, innovation and collaboration.
• Be part of Lockheed Martin's Full Spectrum Leadership approach—delivering results, shaping the future, and building high-performing teams.

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 Annual Flu Vaccinations, Novated Leasing and Fitness Programs

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.

Australian citizenship is required for this role to ensure compliance with Defence security requirements.

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.

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.