Hardware and Payload Architect
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.
And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Role & Responsibilities- Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities.
- Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture.
- Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system.
- Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition.
- Supports internal and external design reviews.
- Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies.
- Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant STEM degree from an Accredited University
- Space communication and sensing processor design development and architecture experience
- Experience in the development, architecture, and testing of Digital Electronics technologies and algorithms
- Experience in establishing requirements for Space processing systems
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
- Generally has 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
- Demonstrated track record of leadership of digital space processing systems engineering and architectures
- Experience with simulation, modeling, and integration of networking or space payload processing algorithms
- Master of Science and/or PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with emphasis on Digital technologies
- Experience in designing space payloads
- Ability to mentor, guide, and technically lead space processing engineers and researchers
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance LevelTS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of InterestBy 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 RemotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 Position9x80 every other Friday off
Pay RateThe annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please…
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