Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Software/System Architect Senior – Autonomous Systems & Big Data
Lockheed Martin is seeking a motivated and experienced Software/System Architect to design, develop, and deliver autonomous system capabilities and big-data processing architectures. The selected candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing system solutions while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to meet stakeholder requirements and performance objectives.
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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
Required
Design, develop, and deliver autonomous system capabilities and big-data processing architectures
Architecting and implementing system solutions — from concept development and architecture definition through integration, deployment, and performance validation
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives
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
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
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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