Systems Architect Prin - E6

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 205,000 - 381,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Digital Systems Principal Architect to lead technology insertion for Ignite Edge Processing in space and multi-domain networks.

You will define architectures, interfaces, and protocols, guiding complex space platforms toward advanced processing and cognitive capabilities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience with electronics or software architecture or product development.
• Experience with either technical or programmatic leadership for proposals or programs.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a TS security clearance (or higher).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead technology insertion for LM space and multi-domain networking products.
• Define architectures and interfaces, networks, and protocols to enable space systems.
• Communicate technical and programmatic trades to stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership to select, design, and deliver comprehensive space systems.

Skills

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

TS clearance eligibility

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Digital Systems Principal Architect for Lockheed Martin's Ignite Edge Processing team will establish, develop and lead the technology insertion and definition for LM space as well as multi-domain networking products. The individual is responsible for the selecting and defining technologies, applications, interfaces, protocols, networking architectures, fault tolerance, self-healing, network management, and overall system architecture of current and next generation space systems enabling industry leading processing, data transport, data fusion and cognitive capabilities on our space platforms. 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Successful Candidates Will

• Understand and develop architectures supporting multi-domain networks
• Work with stakeholders to understand and establish requirements and decompose the requirements into executable architectures.
• Be able to effectively communicate to stakeholders technical and programmatic trades of different technologies and architectures.
• Provide technical leadership to select, design, and deliver comprehensive space systems.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years experience with electronics or software architecture or product development
• Experience with either technical or programmatic leadership for proposals or programs
• Ability to obtain & maintain a TS security clearance (or higher)

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience working directly with space customers to solve mission-level challenges

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): $228100.00 - $423700.00
  • 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): $205300.00 - $381300.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $182500.00 - $338900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $164200.00 - $305000.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.