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 Opportunity: We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Discipline Manager to lead Lockheed Martin Australia’s Software Engineering function. This senior role will oversee a large distributed, multi-site team across Australia. The role must grow and evolve the business’ Software Engineering capability and capacity to match the needs of our customers and the increasingly iteratively designed highly complex products we deliver, whist also preserving the core principles of sound engineering practice. You will share responsibility with program engineering leadership to deliver on technical, cost and schedule commitments, and you will sit on the LMA Engineering & Technology leadership team. Key Responsibilities: · Strategic Leadership : Cultivate a high-performance software engineering culture, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement · Governance & Advocacy : Institute rigorous processes, tools, and training programs; represent engineering priorities in cross-functional decision-making · Resource & Program Management : Oversee software engineering capability and resourcing, monitor program delivery and performance outcomes · Business Development : Support bids and proposals, ensuring technical excellence and commercial viability · Domain Stewardship : Provide functional leadership and domain governance across Software Engineering and related Specialty Engineering disciplines. About You : You are a senior Software Engineering leader with breadth of experience across complex defence programs, who has progressed capability over time and understands how to lead large, distributed technical teams. Essential Experience: Extensive experience across Software Engineering and Software Engineering Management Extensive experience delivering Software Engineering capability on defence acquisition and sustainment programs Demonstrated success leading teams of leaders and building functional capability at scale Outstanding knowledge of Software Engineering principles, governance and execution Strong strategic mindset with the ability to align change to organisational goals Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influence skills Desirable Experience Leadership of an engineering business function Software Estimation, bids and proposal development experience Experience driving digital transformation within Software Engineering 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. 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.
