Job ID: 698925BR Date posted: Jul. 30, 2025 Program: SPP
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.

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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 experience

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic 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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed 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.
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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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First