Technical Delivery Lead

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

Join the AIR6500 program and lead a high-performing Integrated Product Team delivering capability on one of Australia's most complex and strategically significant Defence programs. As a Technical Delivery Lead / IPT Lead, you will be responsible for the technical leadership, planning and execution of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring successful delivery of engineering outcomes across the product lifecycle.

Working closely with Product Owners, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test teams and key stakeholders, you will drive technical direction, manage priorities, and foster collaboration to deliver mission-critical Defence capability. This is an opportunity to combine strong leadership skills with deep technical engagement while contributing to Australia's future integrated air and missile defence capability.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary Integrated Product Team to deliver capability, performance, cost and schedule objectives
• Define team priorities, operating approaches and delivery plans, ensuring alignment with program goals and stakeholder expectations
• Provide technical leadership across the engineering lifecycle, working with Product Owners, Product Teams and SEIT stakeholders
• Manage capability scope, priorities and acceptance criteria, ensuring delivery aligns with business and customer requirements
• Drive risk and opportunity management activities while maintaining visibility of progress, dependencies and key milestones
• Foster effective stakeholder engagement through regular communication, reporting and collaboration across the AIR6500 program

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating complex engineering activities to achieve program outcomes
• Strong knowledge of Agile frameworks, processes and tools, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Experience in systems definition, systems engineering or delivery of complex technical solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse teams
• Experience assessing team capability, developing talent and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with Complex Systems Integration & Test, Model-Based Engineering (MBE), SAFe and/or Control Account Management (CAM) will be highly regarded
• Eligibility for, or ability to obtain, an Australian NV-1 security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic organisation, providing stimulating and challenging opportunities with a global team of over 122,000 professionals. We embrace flexibility, so our people can be their best inside and outside of work. 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.

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.

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.

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 adjustments that will help you to be successful.