The Opportunity

AIR6500 is a focussed LMA activity that includes exploring advanced web-based technologies for a Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) – A system that will interconnect the defence platforms, systems sensors and effectors across the war fighting domains, land, air, sea, space and cyber.

Working as a Senior Software Engineer as part of an Agile Scrum team, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of features focusing on front-end and back-end elements, including technical ownership of designated software features. You will drive an industry best practice approach in a microservices based architecture. You will be responsible for the integration of technical deliverables.

Join a highly skilled engineering team delivering the common processing environment, data interfaces and services infrastructure that enable a consistent systems deployment and interface approach for AIR6500-1 JABMS. You will contribute to complex software and platform solutions while helping drive quality, integration and technical outcomes in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support Platform as a Service (PaaS) capabilities, including container orchestration, infrastructure provisioning, application deployment and common libraries/APIs.
• Deliver and maintain data services, including common data models, persistent storage and inter-node data distribution.
• Support security services that protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of authorised users and applications.
• Implement and maintain system resource monitoring across equipment and applications.
• Manage system configuration and versioning to support reliable and controlled software delivery.
• Lead and contribute to the agile development of complex technical solutions, from software requirements and design through to implementation, code and unit testing.
• Resolve technical challenges identified throughout software development, integration and test activities.

Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineering team members.

What you'll bring

• Significant knowledge of software engineering processes, procedures and the broader engineering product lifecycle.
• Strong experience with software engineering methodologies and techniques, ideally within a web-based development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply sound technical judgement, lateral thinking and practical problem-solving to complex engineering challenges.
• Experience working collaboratively within agile software development teams.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and contribute to the development of less experienced engineers.
• Experience designing, developing and testing Infrastructure as Code would be highly regarded.

Don't meet every requirement? 

If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every criterion, we'd still love to hear from you. Your skills and experience may be a great fit for this role, or another opportunity within our organisation.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.