Job ID: 693151BR Date posted: May. 07, 2025
Description:*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION TO AUSTRALIA FOR 1 YEAR WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND***

What We’re Doing:
At Lockheed Martin, our mission is to advance the capabilities of C6ISR systems through innovative engineering and technology solutions. We are committed to delivering top-tier performance in the C4ISR Market Segment, ensuring that our projects meet the highest standards of excellence and reliability. We push boundaries and pioneer new solutions in the defense and aerospace industry, setting the stage for the future of C4ISR systems.

The Work:
C4ISR is looking for a proven and experienced technical leader to serve as The AIR 6500 Surveillance Management Lead for the >$1B AIR 6500 Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) program. This position is an EXPAT position based in Adelaide, Australia.

The Surveillance Management Lead will be responsible for the following:
• Interfacing with and controlling active surveillance radars
• Consuming track and from form radars
• Tasking the radar both sectorized and individual track-based tasking
• Forming tracks from plots, correlating tracks from multiple sources
• Non-cooperative target recognition/Classification, Discrimination, and Identification based on track attributes
• Link16 related surveillance management messages
• Multi-node distributed track databases needed to support correlation and tracking

Who We Are:
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and security, committed to solving complex challenges with innovation and precision. Our C6ISR solutions are mission-critical, supporting national security and ensuring success for our customers. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment where employees thrive and grow while contributing to projects that make a difference worldwide.

Who You Are:
You are a driven engineering leader with a deep understanding of C6ISR systems and a passion for innovation. You have experience leading diverse teams and managing complex, high-value programs. You are comfortable navigating technical challenges and finding solutions that balance cost, schedule, and quality. You thrive in dynamic environments and have a proven ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external customers.

Why Join Us:
At Lockheed Martin, you will be part of a team that is transforming the future of defense technology. You’ll have the opportunity to lead groundbreaking projects, work with top talent, and shape the next generation of C4ISR solutions. We offer a culture of innovation, growth, and
Basic Qualifications:
• Previous experience with leading and managing large international development projects (>$50M)
• Previous C4ISR and IWSS domain knowledge & experience especially in the area of Command & Control, Air Battle Management, Weapon/Combat System, and Air & Missile Defense Systems
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering processes, architecture development, product development, and integration & test.
• Prior experience with application and implementation of Digital Transformation processes and tools
• Must have an active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Experience with both cost plus and fixed priced contracts
• Previous experience as a technical and functional leader
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build strong working relationships internally and externally
• Demonstrated experience in motivating, inspiring, and teaching others to accomplish program objectives
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven ability to communicate well with peers and different levels of management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear guidance and direction to team and prioritizing competing requirements
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $157,800 - $278,185. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $181,400 - $314,525. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First