Chief Architect - Mission Development & Integration

Lockheed Martin; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 281,000 - 521,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Chief Architect to define, govern, and secure multi-domain mission architectures across air, space, maritime, and land. You will lead enterprise‑wide architecture, MBSE adoption, and system‑of‑systems integration to achieve mission goals while managing security constraints and lifecycle affordability.

You will report to the V.P. of Mission Development & Integration, collaborating with senior leaders and engineering teams to deliver interoperable architectures for

Qualifications

• 15+ years in systems architecture and analysis
• 5+ years leading multi-domain mission solution architecture
• U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture for multi-domain mission solutions
• Lead architecture reviews and validation activities
• Collaborate with senior leaders and engineering teams across domains
• Ensure security and lifecycle affordability considerations

Skills

Systems architecture

MBSE

Security clearance

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PhD preferred

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Corporate Mission Development & Integration (MDI) team is seeking a visionary Chief Architect to define, develop, and govern secure, interoperable, multi‑domain mission architectures that turn strategic objectives into affordable, technology‑driven system‑of‑systems solutions across air, space, maritime, and land.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will envision, design, develop, and govern an enterprise‑wide architecture that enables integrated mission solutions across air, space, maritime, and land. This includes defining architectural principles, overseeing system‑of‑systems design, and ensuring mission requirements align with technology maturity, security constraints, and lifecycle affordability. You will partner with senior leaders, program managers, and engineering teams to turn strategic intent into coherent, interoperable architectures for current and future operational concepts.

Reporting to the Vice President of MDI, you will serve as the technical focal point for all architecture efforts across multiple domains and security classifications (Unclassified to SCI/SAP). You will integrate capabilities from military, intelligence, civil, and commercial systems into cohesive system‑of‑systems solutions for missions such as anti‑surface warfare, missile defense, C‑C5ISRT, and others, while leading the definition, validation, and evolution of reusable, scalable, and secure architecture artifacts.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

• Defining and maintaining the enterprise architecture framework for multi‑domain mission solutions
• Developing reference architectures, standards, and guidelines that address technology maturity, interoperability, and security requirements
• Championing the use of model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital thread practices

Mission Solution Development

• Leading the translation of mission requirements into integrated architecture concepts of operation and system‑of‑systems designs
• Conducting architecture reviews and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Providing technical oversight for concept validation, trade studies, and prototype demonstrations

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partnering with leaders across the LM Business Areas to embed architectural thinking early in opportunity capture and program execution.
• Coordinating with external partners, government agencies, and allied organizations on joint architecture initiatives

Infrastructure & Data Enablement

• Defining the required modeling environments, data sets, and simulation tools to support architecture development and assessments at all security levels
• Ensuring the availability and integrity of baseline data, configuration management, and version control for architectural artifacts

Further Information About This Opportunity

This is a hybrid role with preference for geographical alignment to a major Lockheed Martin Hub. Some travel is required (up to 25%). US Citizenship is required with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in systems architecture and/or analysis, with at least 5 years leading multi-domain (air, space, maritime, land) mission solution architecture for classified AF program offices
• Proven ability to lead large, interdisciplinary teams across multiple business areas and security classifications
• Deep knowledge of system-of-systems engineering, architecture frameworks and emerging technologies (Advanced platforms across all domains, advanced weapons, autonomous systems, etc)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience delivering briefings to senior military and civilian stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship is required with eligibility for TS/SCI clearance

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field; PhD degree preferred.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (including SAP eligibility)
• Broad technical experience in multiple domains
• Skilled collaborator with proven networking expertise

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $280600.00 - $521000.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $252500.00 - $468900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $224400.00 - $416800.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $202000.00 - $375100.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.