Job ID: 727177BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026 Program: RMS MT SE
Description:What We're Doing
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.

The Work
We are seeking a Deputy to the Readiness Systems Engineering Architect. As the deputy to the Readiness Systems Architect, you would be helping lead the architectural design and management of readiness domain solutions on some of the largest and most advanced systems in the world. Our product is a software intensive system that performs fault detection and isolation tests on a variety of legacy and modern hardware, performs computer program reloads, manages data and configuration files, and performs other maintenance type tasks on Aegis platforms and on future platforms as our portfolio expands.

Knowledge of systems and/or software engineering architectures desired. Knowledge of Linux operating system is desired.

In this role, you will
• Work with the lead systems architect to design and implement new capabilities for and manage existing architecture of readiness domain solutions for our Aegis customers and beyond
• Act as a member of the readiness core team to control the readiness product processes and tools, focusing on continuous improvements and workflow management
• Engage in discussions with both internal and external stakeholders to derive system requirements, estimate work scope, and coordinate work planning
• Manage a large set of living specifications
• Work with integration and test teams to define/review test procedures, coordinate testing, review test results, and track reported issues and fixes
• Actively participate in engineering reviews at all levels
• Coordinate interface changes
• Work with the software teams on both high and low level software changes
• Develop and manage system architecture models (SysML)
• Respond to shifting priorities as issues arise
• Opportunities to travel if desired

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Mount Laurel, NJ is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in an engineering field such as Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Experience with Requirements Derivation and Management
• Experience with Program and/or Product leadership
• Ability to obtain & maintain a secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Masters degree in systems engineering, engineering management, or similar
• Familiarity with system modelling languages (SysML, UML, DODAF) and tools (Rhapsody, Cameo, PlantUML)
• Familiarity with DoD customers
• Familiarity with programming in java, python, bash
• Familiarity with Linux (RHEL) OS
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles (FMEA, FMECA)
• Familiarity with data science principles
• Familiarity with Agile principles
• Familiarity with SQL Databases
• Strong diplomatic leadership skills, must be able to build consensus among groups with diverse and competing interests
• Ability to respond quickly to shifting internal priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Existing secret clearance or higher
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
The base range for this position in New Jersey is $91,000 - $181,113.
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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Architect
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First