Senior Aeronautical Engineer – Airframe

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. Your responsibilities will include: Help ensure the safety and airworthiness of one of the ADF’s most important rotary-wing capabilities. We are seeking a highly experienced Structural Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE ) to provide technical authority, independent verification and certification support on the UH-60M platform. In this senior role, you will act on behalf of the Chief of the Office of Airworthiness (CoAW) to verify compliance in accordance with DASR GM 21.A.239(a) . You’ll independently review and approve engineering artefacts and certification documents, ensuring accuracy, traceability and alignment with airworthiness and regulatory requirements. Working within a diverse team, you’ll lead by example by conducting high-level technical reviews while mentoring junior engineers in certification processes, structural analysis and Airworthiness fundamentals. Key responsibilities Independently check and verify compliance demonstration documents, including design definitions, analyses, manuals, test plans and test results. Approve revisions to manuals and technical content requiring DASA approval. Provide authoritative technical advice across aircraft structures, systems and certification. Support aircraft certification as a project engineer, including managing dependent checking and technical oversight. Mentor junior engineers and support their development in airworthiness and certification disciplines. Manage tasking, schedules and priorities within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Contribute to maintaining configuration baselines and high-quality engineering artefacts. About you: You are an accomplished mid-senior aeronautical engineer with deep experience in aircraft certification, structural engineering and Defence aviation regulation. You enjoy solving complex compliance challenges, guiding others, and delivering safe and reliable outcomes. Qualifications & Experience AQF Level 7 (Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent) Aeronautical design engineering experience with structural expertise. Significant DASR Part 21J Compliance Verification experience. Prior experience acting as a CVE within a Defence Aviation System Program Office. Strong understanding of aircraft systems/subsystems and configuration management. Demonstrated ability to manage competing tasks and deliver high-quality outcomes. Strong knowledge of aircraft system safety and its role in complex systems. Ability to mentor, review and uplift the capability of junior engineers. Experience supporting Army or rotary-wing certification programs (desirable). An Australian NV-1 security clearance and ability to access/handle Export Controlled technology, data and information Why join us? This is a rare chance to contribute directly to sovereign aviation capability while working at true engineering authority level. You’ll join a knowledgeable team, influence mission-critical outcomes and grow the next generation of certification engineers. 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. What we offer 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr