Principle Systems Architect

Overview

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.

• Support the Commercial space mission area with long‑term planning, technology insertion plans, and architecture decisions
• Lead the development of novel technical solutions to meet our customers and partners’ needs
• Coordinate with IRAD teams on and provide technical oversight of key technology development plans
• Ensure assessment and conversion of mission needs/requirements into total mission systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system
• Continuously translate architecture analysis into action plans and product development roadmaps
• Work with Enterprise Performance & Improvement, Supply Chain, and LOB leadership to translate mission and product roadmaps into technology investment and industry partnership decisions
• Drive productization and commercialization approaches for key technology areas
• Support internal and external system design reviews
• Interface directly with customers and teammates, both domestic and foreign, to ensure compatibility of architectural roadmaps and technological solutions
• Leverage products and architectures across LM’s portfolios to develop novel solutions applicable to new, emerging markets
• Oversee the execution of current programs of record, ensuring program level decisions do not compromise enterprise plans and future business activities
• Develop multi‑domain solutions and work seamlessly to support both Line of Business and Business Development efforts
• Seek and maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies, design, and analysis methodologies
• Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future mission system development
• Build successful teams with internal stakeholders, (Business Development and central Engineering), as well as with external stakeholders (suppliers, mission partners, etc.)
• In tandem with the commercial mission area director, represent the commercial mission area to LM line of business and engineering leadership

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years experience performing in a Systems Architect role either in a space systems business development capacity or on a space development program
• Large space development program proposal experience
• 5 years experience in the design or analysis of a fundamental spacecraft subsystem (Avionics, Propulsion, GN&C, Mechanisms, etc)
• 10 years experience working on spacecraft programs
• Familiarity with mission design tools and a demonstrated ability to balance mission requirements with spacecraft options to achieve affordable overall solutions
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts
• Ability and willingness to obtain LM Systems Architect certification within 12 months of starting in this role

• Experience with space‑based communications and/or RF sensing systems
• Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineer or Systems Architect role
• Familiarity with LM bus and major component product lines
• Prior experience as a chief engineer of a small to medium sized program
• Command and Data Handling (C&DH) experience, particularly with space processor developments
• Flight and Ground software experience
• Ability to apply technologies to disparate mission areas to create novel mission solutions
• Current LM Systems Architect certification, at the…