Cyber System Engineer Architect

Cyber System Engineer Architect | Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you'll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you'll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

The Cyber System Engineer Architect is in an extremely customer facing role leading multi faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The following are the primary functions of the position:

• System Design and Architecture
• System Integration and Testing
• Software Development and Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Coordination

The program drives bold analysis, visionary design, relentless development, seamless integration, rigorous testing and swift deployment, iron‑clad securing, cutting‑edge modernization, and steadfast operations‑and‑maintenance (O&M) through to decisive decommissioning of RF and optical capabilities.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package. We support our employees, so they can support our mission. #RMSGG
2026

Systems Engineering Expertise Proficiency in designing and defining the architecture of complex systems, including satellite communications systems. This involves creating system models, defining system interfaces, and ensuring integration across various subsystems. Skills in gathering, analyzing, and defining system requirements, including performance, reliability, and security requirements for satellite communications. Experience in integrating hardware, software, and network components to ensure cohesive system operation.

Satellite Communications Knowledge In-depth understanding of satellite communication technologies, including satellite orbits, transponders, modulation schemes, and link budgets. Familiarity with communication protocols and standards used in satellite communications, such as DVB-S2, SCPC, and protocols for ground station interfaces.

Software Development and Engineering Experience in leading programming tasks commonly used in satellite systems, such as C/C++, Python, and MATLAB. Ability to design and implement scalable and maintainable software architectures for satellite communication systems, including real-time and embedded software components. Experience in using simulation tools for modeling satellite systems and software components, including performance analysis and optimization.

Hardware and Embedded Systems Knowledge Understanding of satellite hardware components, including antennas and ground station equipment. Experience with embedded systems programming, including real-time operating systems (RTOS) and low-level hardware interfacing.

Project Management and Leadership Skills in project planning and management, including defining milestones, managing resources, and ensuring project deliverables meet technical and schedule requirements. Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software developers, and hardware engineers.

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.

Employee will work on-site full-time

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that…