Software​/System Architect Senior – Autonomous Systems & Big Data

Description

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Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Software/System Architect to design, develop, and deliver autonomous system capabilities and big-data processing architectures. This position is hands‑on. The selected candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing system solutions — from concept development and architecture definition through integration, deployment, and performance validation. The role includes collaboration with multi‑disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement architectures for autonomous systems and big-data ecosystems
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans
• Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
• Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly‑detection tasks
• Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud‑based data solutions
• Implement proof‑of‑concept prototypes to validate design approaches
• Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
• Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
• Evaluate build‑vs‑buy options and integrate third‑party technologies with custom components
• Ensure interoperability and communication across system elements for autonomous and man‑machine teaming applications
• Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
  • o Bachelor’s + 2 years relevant experience or Master’s with no professional experience required
• Software engineering experience with Python or similar language(s)
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing enterprise or distributed system architectures
• Experience working with big‑data tools, cloud or distributed systems, or high‑volume data pipelines
• Understanding of software, hardware, and systems engineering lifecycle processes
• Ability to work across multi‑function teams and interface with customers and program leadership
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Hands‑on software or systems architecture experience in defense, aerospace, or mission‑critical environments
• Experience developing data virtualization or large‑scale ingest and processing systems
• Familiarity with autonomous systems, or machine‑to‑machine communication
• Familiarity with AI/ML modeling concepts and anomaly‑detection techniques
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and hardened system design practices
• Experience with DoD engineering processes, technical baselines, and gated review cycles

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest

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.

Ability to Work Remotely

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application Window

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available

Yes

Career Area

Software Engineering

Type

Full‑Time

Shift

First

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