Lockheed Martin · 18 hours ago
System Architect Staff
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is a pioneer in missile defense, seeking a Missile System Architect to lead a team focused on developing future missile concepts. The role involves defining mission needs, setting system requirements, and demonstrating capabilities to customers.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Required
Experience in Systems Architecture or Systems Engineering, or related engineering field with detailed knowledge of Systems Engineering concepts and processes
Experience in multiple Engineering functions, such as: Performing System Trade Studies, Performing System Modeling & Analysis activities, or developing System Architecture and CONOPS
Experience as a technical lead to a multi-disciplinary team
Active or Current SECRET level clearance
Ability and willingness to obtain LM Systems Architect certification within 12 months of starting in this role
Preferred
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
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-02-13
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