System Architect, Mid-Career

Lockheed Martin "Ahead of Ready"

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.

Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world.
Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

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!

Join the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team 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 customers needs

Lead technical reviews, including presentations to internal and external stakeholders

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About The Location:

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"Rocket City", Alabama.

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About Our Benefits:

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package. 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 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