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Lockheed Martin · 8 hours ago

Missile System Architect - Senior Staff

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff

Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in missile defense, seeking a Missile System Architect to lead a team focused on developing hypersonic and ballistic missile defense concepts. The role involves defining mission needs, setting system requirements, and demonstrating capabilities to customers.

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Responsibilities

Lead the team to define mission requirements and develop top-level system architectures
Lead the team in performing trade studies for mission and system architecture and CONOPS decisions
Synthesize the results of trade studies into a concept architecture that meets the customer’s needs
Lead technical reviews, including presentations to internal and external stakeholders

Qualification

Missile defense developmentModel-Based Systems EngineeringCurrent LM Systems Architect certificationConcept developmentRisk identificationPerformance measures developmentMission needs assessmentCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers, leaders, and customers
Technical experience on missile or missile defense development programs
Previous experience with concept development
Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering practices and tools, including DOORS and Cameo
Current LM Systems Architect certification, at the Qualified level or higher
Experience interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders communicating the capabilities of the systems, and identify risks and mitigation plans
Experience developing key performance measures, as appropriate, subject to cost and schedule constraints and factors
Experience developing mission needs, operational user community needs, and assessing the impact of technical changes to mission performance

Benefits

Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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