Strategic Mission Planner

Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 114,000 staff worldwide, and over 1200 staff in Australia across multiple locations.

The role

Located in Tindal, NT, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter provides RAAF an advanced capability and the aircraft is supported by complex, unique ICT infrastructure and mission systems.

The Strategic Mission Planner role delivers mission support services and carries out mission planning duties such as: the generation of mission data loads, post-flight debrief, and air vehicle support. 

As the Strategic Mission Planner you will be required to support flying operations, including some night shifts and accompany the squadron on domestic/international deployments.

Other responsibilities include (not limited to):

• Serve as subject matter expert on Off-board Mission Support (OMS) and JMPS systems, and critical F-35 mission software data.
• Assisting/managing the loading of cryptographic material onto the OMS workstations.
• Managing all settings of OMS/JMPS to ensure they meet 81WG’s standards.
• Carrying out mission planning and related tasks as directed by the Flight Lead, SQN Fighter Combat Instructor (FCI), 81WG WEAPO or Chief Mission Support.
• Attending and participating in mission briefing and debriefing as required by the Flight Lead, SQN FCI, SQN WEAPO or Chief Mission Support.

Desired skills and experience 

• Military aircraft mission planning system.
• Military aviation operating environment (e.g. operations/intelligence support to fighter operations).
• Aviation operating environment.
• Radar, electronic warfare, electro-optical targeting, and fire control systems.
• Precision weapons and PGMPS.
• Link 16/Datalinks.
• COMSEC handling.

Special Requirements:

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and are required to hold & maintain CoA NV2 security clearance with eligibility to obtain CoA PV.

Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.
 

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals. 

In return we offer:

• Competitive Remuneration
• Options for genuine work/life flexibility
• Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities 
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Purchase leave
• Employee Recognition Program (next Gen Recognition) 
• Mental and Physical Health platforms (Virgin Pulse and Benestar) 
• Salary packaging for car leasing 
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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.