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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Software/System Architect Senior – Autonomous Systems & Big Data

Yes

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $164K/yr

2+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a motivated and experienced Software/System Architect. The role involves designing, developing, and delivering autonomous system capabilities and big-data processing architectures, collaborating with engineering teams and stakeholders to meet technical performance objectives.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and implement architectures for autonomous systems and big-data ecosystems

Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans

Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms

Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks

Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions

Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches

Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls

Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows

Evaluate build-vs-buy options and integrate third-party technologies with custom components

Ensure interoperability and communication across system elements for autonomous and man-machine teaming applications

Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events

Qualification

Software architectureBig data processingPython programmingCloud systemsAI/ML integrationCybersecurity knowledgeCustomer interfacingTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline

Bachelor's + 2 years relevant experience or Master's with no professional experience required

Software engineering experience with Python or similar language(s)

Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing enterprise or distributed system architectures

Experience working with big-data tools, cloud or distributed systems, or high-volume data pipelines

Understanding of software, hardware, and systems engineering lifecycle processes

Ability to work across multi-function teams and interface with customers and program leadership

U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred

Hands-on software or systems architecture experience in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical environments

Experience developing data virtualization or large-scale ingest and processing systems

Familiarity with autonomous systems, or machine-to-machine communication

Familiarity with AI/ML modeling concepts and anomaly-detection techniques

Knowledge of cybersecurity and hardened system design practices

Experience with DoD engineering processes, technical baselines, and gated review cycles

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees