Cyber System Engineer Architect

The Cyber System Engineer Architect is a customer‑facing role leading the design, integration, and management of satellite communication systems for Lockheed Martin’s External Referral Program.

• System Design and Architecture: Develop and define overall system architecture for satellite communications, including payloads, ground stations, and user terminals; gather, analyze, and document system requirements; create detailed design specifications and architectural models.
• System Integration and Testing: Develop and oversee integration strategy; plan and execute integration and testing activities; document, track, and resolve issues during testing.
• Software Development and Management: Oversee development of real‑time and embedded software components; conduct trade‑off studies for reuse of existing components; manage software development processes and milestones.
• Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, define milestones, deliverables, and schedules; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; monitor and control project resources.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate effectively with clients, government agencies, and vendors; facilitate discussions and negotiations to resolve conflicts.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 20+ years of professional experience, OR Master’s degree with 18+ years, OR high school diploma with 24+ years.
• Must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs.
• Must have capabilities defined by the GG Statement of Work (Appendix B) for SE6 level: lead systems engineering activities; conduct analyses of alternatives; establish engineering standards; supervise contractor engineers; develop innovative approaches; brief stakeholders; serve as subject‑matter expert for high‑priority projects.

• Proficiency in designing and defining complex systems, including satellite communications.
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements, performance, reliability, and security.
• Experience integrating hardware, software, and network components.

• In‑depth understanding of satellite communication technologies, orbits, transponders, modulation schemes, and link budgets.
• Familiarity with protocols such as DVB‑S2, SCPC, and ground‑station interfaces.

• Lead programming tasks using C/C++, Python, MATLAB.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures for satellite systems; experience with real‑time and embedded software.
• Experience using simulation tools for modeling and optimization.

• Knowledge of satellite hardware, antennas, and ground‑station equipment.
• Experience with embedded systems programming, RTOS, and low‑level hardware interfacing.

• Project planning and management skills, defining milestones and delivering on schedule.
• Ability to lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams.

TS/SCI with Polygraph (SP).

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.