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Lockheed Martin

Principle Systems Architect

Lockheed Martin, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161

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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.

In this role, you will:

Support the National Security mission areas with long‑term planning, technology insertion, and architecture decisions

Support the development and communication of the missile and space sensing architectural futures

Ensure assessment and conversion of mission needs/requirements into total mission systems solutions that account for the design and technology maturity constraints of the system

Develop innovative next‑gen mission systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definitions

Continuously translate architecture analysis into action plans and product development roadmaps

Support the development and management of overall budgets, schedules, and performance standards

Work with Enterprise Centers of Excellence, Supply Chain, and LOB leadership to translate mission and product roadmaps into technology investment and industry partnership decisions

Support internal and external mission system design reviews

Develop multi‑domain solutions to the sensing and missile missions and work seamlessly to support both Line of Business and Business Development efforts

Seek and foster knowledge of current and developing technologies, design, and analysis methodologies

Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future mission system development efforts

Work with Business Development and Government Affairs to coordinate with the customer environment, requirements and architectures

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 for clearance

Basic Qualifications:

Experience performing in a Systems Architect role on a space development program

Experience in the design or analysis of space communication, sensing or missile systems

Familiarity with MBSE concepts

Ability and willingness to obtain LM Systems Architect certification within 12 months of starting in this role

Active TS/SCI access, with prior polygraph

Desired Skills:

10+ yrs Experience performing in a Systems Architect role on a space development program

10+ yrs Experience in the design or analysis of space communication, sensing or missile systems

Experience performing in a Systems Architect role on a large and complex DoD/IC space hardware development efforts

Experience with space‑based communications or sensing systems

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

Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Other Important Information Expression of Interest: 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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full‑time; the work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed 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. Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 – $266,570. In most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York the range is $173,900 – $301,415. (Additional local adjustments apply.)

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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

Information about Candidate and Position Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Systems Architect Type: Full‑Time Shift: First

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

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