Combat Systems - Engineer

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Detail information about job Combat Systems - Engineer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Provide advice to Defence Industry on Electronic Systems
• Influence decision-makers from the Commonwealth to industry to subcontractors

Draw on your experience with Weapon System and engineering technical depth as the cornerstone for this role.

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 98,000 staff worldwide, and over 800 staff in Australia across multiple locations.

The Combat Systems Engineer will provide engineering support for the Aegis Weapon System (AWS) through engineering oversight of AWS, integration and test of minor upgrade work and sustainment for the DDG’s. 

In addition to this building on the experience of existing personnel, expand shore facility support for DDGs as required whilst providing technical and combat systems engineering support to future Aegis-based programs. 

 Your responsibilities will include (not limited to): 

• Provide engineering guidance and assessment across all elements of the Aegis Weapon System (AWS).
• Undertake Australian based engineering analysis of the AWS.
• As a subject matter expert, provide advice to RAN on AWS individual element roles & interfaces within the AWS.
• Be responsible for governance of the AWS design in accordance with Seaworthiness requirements
• Understand potential modes of degradation of the AWS.
• Have the knowledge and delegation to provide Judgement of Significance (JoS) to the customer both in build and in service.
• AWS update and upgrade activities, in context of Australian use and experience.
• Input into the requirements and design of the Combat System for future programs
• Work to support the AWS in the DDG Combat System enterprise and future program opportunities.

This role is fairly hands-on, and our successful candidate will have demonstrable ability to deliver to the depth and breadth of this role.

You will have skills and experience in:

• Prior AEGIS experience is desirable for the success of this role.
• Background in dealing with Government stakeholders
• Substantial experience in Combat System engineering in a maritime environment.
• Familiarity with Combat System design and operation, and adaptation data processes and tools.
• Knowledge of systems requirements, validation, and verification concepts.
• Ability to conduct technical analysis of product anomalies and communicate effectively the resolution to the problem.
• Experienced in assessing the impact of proposed changes and advise Engineering Management of that impact and proposed mitigations
• Exceptional skills required to build ongoing relationships with the Customer, Prime Contractor and subcontractors

Please note that the successful applicant will be based in Sydney or Adelaide. Travel to Sydney or Adelaide as appropriate will be required from time to time.

Applicants must be Australian, or United States citizens (including dual Australian/US nationals) and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

What we offer you: 

From competitive salary packages and benefits to training and development opportunities we show our appreciation for your skills, ambitions and potential.

Lockheed Martin Australia supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in Workplace.

Applicants are required to be Australian Citizens and have a current NV1 Security Clearance.

Please Note: Refer to the detailed applicable position description on www.lockheedmartin.com.au to obtain further information for this opportunity.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.