We have multiple opportunities available across Canberra, Adelaide and Newcastle.

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 program:

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.

About the role:

As a Software Engineer within an Agile at Scale environment, you will play a critical role in the development and delivery of both front-end and back-end features, with end-to-end technical ownership of selected software components.

Key Responsibilities

Developing new features and enhancements across our modern software stack, with opportunities to work on both front-end and back-end systems.

Collaborating closely with other engineers, domain experts, and stakeholders to design smart solutions and solve technical challenges.

Supporting the agile development process through activities like planning, code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.

Taking ownership of your work, from concept through to delivery and support.

Contributing your ideas and experience while helping to mentor and guide junior developers as needed.

About you:

You will bring a strong technical foundation, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a passion for developing mission-critical software systems.

You don’t need to tick every box—but here’s what would help you thrive in this role:

Essentials:

A solid understanding of software engineering principles and the full development lifecycle.

Experience working with web-based applications and modern software engineering practices.

Comfort working in Linux and/or Windows environments.

A collaborative mindset and the ability to think laterally when tackling complex problems.

Nice to Have (but not required):

Exposure to DevSecOps tools and processes.

Experience with Go, TypeScript, Python, Java, or C++.

Familiarity with Agile development, team collaboration, or leadership.

An interest in cloud platforms, containerisation, or Kubernetes

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 and employment may be contingent on the provision of further personal information including citizenship to ensure compliance with international export control legislation and regulations.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from 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.