Systems Architect Prin - Level 6; Secret

Position: Systems Architect Prin - Level 6 (Secret)
Requisition  Eligible?:
No

ERP amount: N/ARelocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Secret Final Clearance:
Secret Pay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space Business Unit:
Space Standard

Job 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.
*** This position is contingent upon program award with an expected 4th Quarter 2026 start date
*** Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency.

The selected candidate will support the Ground segment of the program as a Chief Ground Systems Architect leading the technical vision & roadmap, defining & evolving the ground architecture, governing & enforcing architectural standards, and oversight of system integration & testing, contributing to the successful integration, test and delivery of the Ground segment.  The candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment with frequent and direct interaction with various engineering disciplines and customers.

Prior experience as a Systems Engineer or Architect with extensive domain knowledge of ground systems, networks, and integration & test of enterprise software products is required.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:​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.

Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
10 or more years of Systems Architecture or Systems Engineering experience

Systems Engineering experience with at least one of:
Requirements, CONOPS, ICDs, or Architecture Detailed knowledge and understanding of systems engineering process

Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test

Experience with Space payload and vehicle management for comms missions

Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

Experience with enterprise Ground Product Line (GPL) products Horizon, Compass or Hades Experience working in an Agile I&T environment, including tools such as Jira and Confluence An active…