Principal Sensor Systems Architect

What We're Doing

Here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) we take on the most demanding challenges in the world. We seek out innovative ideas and creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems facing our customers in the Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems (SEMS) organization. We collaborate with the best radar engineers across the Moorestown, NJ and Syracuse, NY sites to invent solutions where they don’t exist yet.

In your role as a Principal Sensor Systems Architect, you will:

• Provide guidance and leadership for program execution across sensor products.
• Shape system architectures to strategically drive future capabilities and incorporate emergent technologies.
• Provide significant value to the business by engaging with programs, captures, projects and/or research and development initiatives.
• Actively enhance the expertise of others through mentoring, on the job coaching and knowledge continuity.
• Remain current, continue, and expand expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, including engagements in external engineering communities.
• Successfully collaborate with teams across product lines and organizations to foster cross-pollination of ideas.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college with 14 years of professional experience, a master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 9 years of experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading execution of sensor system projects and teams.
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following areas: system analysis, system architecture, requirements development, trade studies, modeling and simulation, integration and test, data analysis, and AI/ML techniques.
• High proficiency in C++, Matlab, or Python.
• Qualified candidate must be able to obtain & maintain a secret security clearance. Obtaining a security clearance requires US citizenship.

• 14 or more years of experience in radar or sensor systems development across design, modeling and simulation, software and/or hardware implementation, and integration and test phases.
• Exceptional record of sustained technical achievement, job performance, and continued technical growth.
• Demonstrated technical mentorship at all career levels.
• Strong interpersonal and soft skills that allow for coaching and the ability to state clear convictions and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice/guidance during intense technical efforts and difficult situations that may require re-direction to achieve mission success.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Base salary range for this position in New Jersey: $130,000 - $244,662.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Onsite full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Moorestown, NJ and Syracuse, NY.

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