Systems Architect Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities. Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture. Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system. Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition. Supports internal and external design reviews. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have active secret clearance.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
• Relevant engineering experience, including demonstrated progression into Systems Architecture or Systems Engineering leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience as a Systems Architect, Systems Engineer, Software Architect, or equivalent technical role supporting complex aerospace, defense, or mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing and governing system architectures and translating operational needs, operational concepts, and system requirements into integrated technical solutions.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and modern systems architecture practices.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting the F-22 Raptor or comparable fighter aircraft sustainment and mission systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate system-level requirements and operational concepts into software and system architectures, including decomposition into applications, services, components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Experience participating in rchitecture boards, Technical Interface Meetings (TIMs), design reviews, trade studies, technical working groups, and proposal activities.
• Experience with SysML, Cameo, or other MBSE/modeling tools.
• Experience with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Engineering, Digital Thread, and architecture governance.
• Knowledge of open systems architecture, modular open systems approaches, service-oriented architectures, APIs, containerization, cloud-native technologies, or distributed computing.
• Experience with cybersecurity engineering and secure system architecture.
• Experience identifying and mitigating technical debt, obsolescence, architectural dependencies, and single points of failure.
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), data analytics, or intelligent maintenance applications.
• Experience supporting aircraft maintenance, diagnostics, prognostics, logistics, or predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Experience Systems Engineering activities across requirements, architecture, design, integration, verification, and validation.
• Experience working across hardware, software, interfaces, data, and system-level dependencies.
• Experience with software development programs and software-intensive systems.
• Experience with software architecture principles, patterns, and practices, including layered, service-oriented, microservices, event-driven, modular, distributed, and component-based architectures.
• Experience developing or supporting maintenance, logistics, sustainment, or mission-support systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, resolve complex engineering issues, and communicate effectively with senior engineering and customer leadership.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical discipline (preferred).