Job ID: 688590BR Date posted: Mar. 12, 2025
Description:*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO AUSTRALIA FOR 1 OR MORE YEARS***

What We’re Doing:
At Lockheed Martin, our mission is to advance the capabilities of C6ISR systems through innovative engineering and technology solutions. We are committed to delivering top-tier performance in the C4ISR Market Segment, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of excellence and reliability. We push boundaries and pioneer new solutions in the defense and aerospace industry, setting the stage for the future of C4ISR systems.

The Work:
C4ISR is looking for a proven and experienced technical leader to serve as the Chief Engineer to the AIR 6500 for the >$1B AIR 6500 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) program. This position is an EXPAT position based in Adelaide, Australia.

The AIR 6500 Chief Engineer will be responsible for the following:
• Is the Engineering & Technology interface to the program office and the customer for all engineering matters on the program.
• Responsible for overall Engineering & Technology cost, schedule, and technical program performance while ensuring overall technical integrity of the product; provide an integrated Engineering & Technology solution to the program.
• Ensure that the program’s Engineering & Technology processes/procedures and other required process assets are defined (in compliance with RMS policies, processes, and procedures, and contract requirements) and followed.
• Be cognizant of program cost and schedule as they relate to technical integrity.
• Be responsible for technical leadership and performance for the program. Assure lead engineer activities are performed.
• Ensure that the requirements baseline is fully documented, traced, and is maintained.
• Ensure key Technical Performance Measures (TPMs) are actively tracked.
• Ensure that Engineering & Technology meets technical commitments made to programs.
• Continuously drive technical process excellence. Focus on enhancing program execution by leveraging proven processes, sharing lessons learned, and adopting best practices coming from other parts of the business or industry.
• Ensure approvals/sign-offs are sought from Engineering & Technology as needed, e.g., for Proposals, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).

Who We Are:

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, committed to solving complex challenges with innovation and precision. Our C6ISR solutions are mission-critical, supporting national security and ensuring success for our customers. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment where employees thrive and grow while contributing to projects that make a difference worldwide.

Who You Are:
You are a driven engineering leader with a deep understanding of C6ISR systems and a passion for innovation. You have experience leading diverse teams and managing complex, high-value programs. You are comfortable navigating technical challenges and finding solutions that balance cost, schedule, and quality. You thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Why Join Us:
At Lockheed Martin, you will be part of a team that is transforming the future of defense technology. You’ll have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects, work with top talent, and shape the next generation of C4ISR solutions. We offer a culture of innovation, growth, and collaboration—empowering you to make an impact.
Basic Qualifications:
• Previous experience with leading and managing large international development program (>$500M)
• Previous C4ISR and IWSS domain knowledge & experience especially in the area of Command & Control, Air Battle Management, Weapon/Combat System, and Air & Missile Defense Systems
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering processes, architecture development, product development, and integration & test.
• Prior experience with application and implementation of Digital Transformation processes and tools
Desired Skills:
• Experience with both cost plus and fixed priced contracts
• Previous experience as a technical and functional leader
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience in motivating, inspiring, and teaching others to accomplish program objectives
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to communicate well with peers and different levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear guidance and direction to team and prioritizing competing requirements
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $164,300 - $289,800. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $189,000 - $327,635. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First