Systems Architect

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Systems Architect

Company: Lockheed Martin


Description: LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceTop SecretShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment71D2A00:SPPJob ClassSystems Engineering: System ArchitectureJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalProgramSPPReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionThe coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.Lockheed Martin Space is looking for an innovative and experienced Systems Architect to support the team that designs, develops, fields and operates systems for a variety of national security mission partners for a growing program in SPP Mission area. This a key role in the successful execution of activities of major significance to the nation’s National Security Enterprise.A significant focus on this position will be cross-organization relationships and collaborative problem solving. The Chief Architect will interface with program teams, Cross BA teams, customers, Executive leadership, and as such the candidate must have shown success in working with customers (internally and externally) to mutually agreeable outcomes.As the Chief Architect, your roles and responsibilities will include:

• Support all phases of the program lifecycle (development, production, and post production)
• Lead the architecture through design phase milestones including Critical Design Reviews and Critical Integration Reviews
• Support the Space Protection mission area with long-term planning, technology insertion plans, and architecture decisions
• Support the development and communication of the mission area’s architectural future
• Ensure assessment and conversion of mission needs/requirements into total mission systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system
• Develop innovative systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition
• Continuously translate architecture analysis into action plans and product development roadmaps
• Work with Enterprise Centers of Excellence, Supply Chain, and LOB leadership to translate mission and product roadmaps into technology investment and industry partnership decisions
• Develop multi-domain solutions to the mission area 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 system development
• Build successful teams with internal stakeholders, (Business Development and central Engineering), as well as with external stakeholders (suppliers, mission partners and USG laboratories.)
• US citizenship required, Top Secret clearance required prior to start.
• Be accountable to the Program Manager for the engineering efforts including program execution and estimation of engineering scope in proposals
• The successful candidate must also have ability to organize, motivate and lead groups of engineering personnel, and demonstrate in-depth technical skills

A successful candidate will typically possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 20 or more years of related professional work experienceBasic Qualifications

• Experience performing in a Systems Architect role on a space development program
• Familiarity with MBSE concepts
• Ability and willingness to obtain LM Systems Architect certification within 12 months of starting in this role
• Active or Current Top Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired skills

• Experience performing in a Systems Architect role on a large and complex DoD/IC space hardware development efforts
• Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineer or Systems Architect role
• Current LM Systems Architect certification, at the Qualified level or higher
• Prior SAP access

VirtualnoZip80125EEOLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 – 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.*At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Other Important InformationBy 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.Work Schedule InformationLockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule9×80 every other Friday offSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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Location: Littleton, CO

Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:57:59 GMT


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