Play a critical role in safeguarding the airworthiness of one of the ADF's most operationally important rotary-wing platforms — the UH-60M Black Hawk.
As part of our growing aviation engineering capability, this role offers a rare opportunity to operate with genuine technical authority while progressing toward a recognised Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) appointment. You'll independently verify engineering compliance, guide certification activities, and support teams delivering safe, mission-ready aircraft.
This position suits an engineer who already holds, or is close to holding, the experience and qualifications required for CVE appointment and is ready to step into a more authoritative role.
Key responsibilities
* Independently verify compliance evidence across designs, analyses, manuals and tests
* Approve technical manual changes requiring DASA endorsement
* Provide authoritative advice across aircraft structures, systems and certification
* Support certification activities through oversight, dependent checking and quality control
* Mentor engineers in airworthiness, certification and structural fundamentals
* Manage competing priorities in a complex Defence engineering environment
* Contribute to configuration baselines and high-quality engineering artefacts
About you
You are a confident aerospace, structural or design engineer with strong airworthiness or Part 21J knowledge. You value technical rigour, safety and compliance and you enjoy helping others grow while tackling complex engineering challenges.
Essential
* Bachelor of Engineering (AQF Level 7 or equivalent).
* Aeronautical design experience with structural expertise
* Airworthiness, certification or DASR Part 21J experience
* Experience reviewing engineering artefacts for compliance
* Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and configuration management
* Ability to balance priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
* Understanding of aircraft system safety in complex environments
* Capability to mentor and support junior engineers
* Holds, or is close to holding, CVE-level qualifications and experience
Highly desirable
* Experience in dependent checking or compliance verification (Defence or civil DOA)
* Exposure to Army or rotary-wing certification programs
* Structural integrity or stress analysis experience
Why join us?
This is a rare chance to operate as an engineering authority on a key sovereign aviation capability. You will influence mission-critical outcomes while developing the next generation of certification engineers.
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.
A Veteran-friendly Workplace
Veterans are encouraged to apply. We highly value the unique skills and experiences that veterans and transitioning service members can contribute to our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the Australian Government.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 accommodations that will help you to be successful.