Systems Architect Senior Staff - RF Systems

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OVERVIEW:

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Going to space is just the beginning. Its what you do when you get there that matters. Lockheed Martin builds the satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for government and commercial customers. Connecting people. Advancing discovery. And protecting what matters most. Lockheed Martin-built satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide.

As we look to the future, were driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Thats why were crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, well be ready. Will you?

Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus our customers missions. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.

What does this role look like? The System Architect is the technical leader who owns the system-level architecture and focuses on the technical details of hardware, software and network systems to fulfill the requirements, and:

Develops, communicates, and ensures implementation of the architecture vision across the full program life cycle.

Develops stakeholder needs analysis, architecture analysis, key requirements definition and allocation, architectural drivers, interface definition, requirement validation.

Develops data products/artifacts related to architecture (trade study summaries, analysis results, etc.).

Maintains knowledge of current technologies and design and analysis methodologies.

Ensures the requirements that drive the system design are consistent, complete, accurate, and operationally defined.

Initiates technology trade-offs (e.g., Independent Research and Development; technology insertion/infusion/ obsolescence).

Plans and supports architecture verification and validation.

Important Details

This is an Senior Career (level 5) role where a successful candidate would have more than 8 years of professional experience.

Selected candidate will be required to possess an Active TS/SCI security clearance for consideration.

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Quarter 1 2026.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience designing and developing simulations and analysis

Experience with system or mission analysis programs such as STK

Experience with modeling and simulation tools and programing languages such as MATLAB or Python

Experience interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders communicating the capabilities of the systems, and identify risks and mitigation plans

Strong integration skills and experience in end to end systems

Active TS/SCI security clearance, thus requiring US Citizenship
Desired Skills:
Experience designing and delivering RF ground stations with associated hardware and software

Experience with modeling and simulation of RF systems

Experience architecting RF hardware and software for efficient performance

Experience with RF ground systems and associated Command and Control, Mission Management Software

Experience with DevSecOps and/or Cyber Security

Experience in Agile development, cloud-based architecture

Experience translating user needs or requirements into system CONOPS

Experience applying system architecture trades and analysis techniques

Experience with systems engineering milestone reviews including SRR, PDR, or CDR

Experience analyzing and optimizing operational and organizational concepts, requirements, models, architectures, and workflows

Ability to drive coordinated resolution to issues across multiple work locations and organizational structure, including with remote team members

Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and take on numerous roles as part of the daily project operations

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Business capture process experience, architecture definition, baseline control and writing bases of estimates
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates 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.
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, youre 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 Architect
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First