System Architect
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Basic Qualifications
- Experience in Systems Architecture or Systems Engineering, or related engineering field with detailed knowledge of Systems Engineering concepts and processes
- Experience in multiple Engineering functions, such as Performing System Trade Studies, Performing System Modeling & Analysis activities, or developing System Architecture and CONOPS
- Experience as a technical lead to a multi-disciplinary team
- Active or Current SECRET level clearance.
- Ability and willingness to obtain LM Systems Architect certification within 12 months of starting in this role
E2604:
Systems Architect Stf
"Ahead of Ready"
As we enter a new era of missile defense, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our outstanding team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. We use our unique skills and talent to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ most complex engineering challenges.
Have you ever wondered how we develop a brand new concept? Do you want to find out what it takes to go from an idea to a concept that we can share with our Customers? Come join our team to find out as we shape the future of missile defense! We will be working to develop hypersonic and ballistic missile defense concepts to address future threats.
This is a great opportunity to see the up-front engineering work!
Please join us as a Missile System Architect that will be a technical lead for a team focused on future missile concepts. This includes defining mission needs, setting top-level system requirements, defining the top-level system architecture, and demonstrating the capability that the solutions will bring to the customer. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, have strong interpersonal skills, have initiative, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment.
In this role you will:
- Lead the team to define mission requirements and develop top-level system architectures
- Lead the team in performing trade studies for mission and system architecture and CONOPS decisions
- Synthesize the results of trade studies into a concept architecture that meets the customer’s needs
- Lead technical reviews, including presentations to internal and external stakeholders
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Desired Skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers, leaders, and customers
- Technical experience on missile or missile defense development programs
- Previous experience with concept development
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering practices and tools, including DOORS and Cameo
- Current LM Systems Architect certification, at the Qualified level or higher
- Experience interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders communicating the capabilities of the systems, and identify risks and mitigation plans
- Experience developing key performance measures, as appropriate, subject to cost and schedule constraints and factors
- Experience developing mission needs, operational user community needs, and assessing the impact of technical changes to mission performance
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 remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Employee will work on-site full-time
Ability to TelecommuteNo telecommuting
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