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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.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking a strategic and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the Integration, Verification & Validation, and Certification (IVVC) efforts on the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) program, a cornerstone of AIR6500.
This is a leadership opportunity to play a critical role in delivering a certified and accepted end-to-end defence capability for Australia.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing the strategic plan for IVVC activities to achieve system acceptance and certification.
• Responsible for directing the respective leads for Integration, V&V, and Certification.
• Overseeing the delivery of the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) and ensuring customer-alignment with Agile-based verification approaches.
• Managing the collection of objective quality evidence (OQE) throughout the lifecycle to support V&V and certification.
• Managing Control Accounts (CAM) including cost, schedule, and risk responsibilities.
• Driving acquisition of supporting IVVC infrastructure (labs, tools, customer-furnished items).
• Reporting status, risks, and resolutions to senior stakeholders and program leadership.
• Collaborating with multi-site, international teams (AU and US) in a dynamic, high-performance environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry)
• Expert knowledge of Defence Test & Evaluation frameworks and practices.
• Deep understanding of Australian regulatory and certification processes.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale defence delivery teams and contractual obligations.
• Strong experience with Control Account Management and Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Proven ability to apply judgement, strategy, and lateral thinking to complex challenges.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies, tools, and standards in a defence context.
• Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model Based Testing principles is desirable but not essential
• An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and informatio