Mechanical Engineer

Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain an active Australian Government Defence security clearance at the level required for the position.

AIR6500, the RAAF’s $3 billion program delivering a fully networked joint air battle management system that will transform situational awareness, synchronise air and missile defence, and accelerate decision-making across joint and coalition environments.

Join one of Australia's most significant Defence programs and contribute to the design and development of critical deployable hardware capabilities. Working within the AIR6500 Platforms IPT, you will play a key role in developing hardware solutions that support the delivery of advanced Defence systems, from platform and cabin design through to cooling analysis, testing and hardware integration.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to apply their expertise in design, analysis and testing while working alongside highly capable engineering teams. You'll enjoy challenging technical work, opportunities to mentor junior engineers, and the ability to make a meaningful contribution to a program that directly supports Australia's national security.

This opportunity is based in Mawson Lakes, SA.

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong analytical capability, expertise in design and testing, and a passion for delivering innovative hardware solutions in a complex Defence environment.

You will bring:

Degree qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with approximately 5+ years' experience delivering mechanical or hardware engineering solutions in complex technical environments.

Significant experience in CFD and/or FEA analysis, with familiarity in modelling and simulation techniques and their application to engineering design.

Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent and/or ANSYS Mechanical.

Experience coordinating and conducting testing activities, including environmental testing and validation.

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced project environment.

Highly regarded: experience with configuration management principles and tools (such as EPDM), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Defence or other regulated industries, and mentoring junior engineers.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

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.

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.