Hardware and Payload Architect

Basic Qualifications

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Work location:

Onsite Full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.