Systems Architect Staff - Level 4

Job Description

You will be the Systems Architect Staff for the Fort Worth Flight Simulation team which is responsible for developing high-fidelity, physics-based, multi-spectral simulation environments.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Architect Staff you will be responsible for shaping the software foundation that powers multiple fast-jet simulations used for test and training. You will translate complex requirements into a cohesive architecture and act as the technical bridge between senior leadership, development teams, and internal/external customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and evolve the overall simulation architecture and vision for the Flight Simulation Environment.
• Develop comprehensive system designs that guide product development across aircraft, weapons, and sensors.
• Ensure engineering teams implement solutions that align with the established system design.
• Become the subject-matter expert for assigned simulation domains and mentor others.
• Support a variety of aircraft simulation platforms and adapt designs to emerging requirements.

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. 3-day weekends every weekend, remote-friendly work arrangements, and a culture that empowers you to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and turn ambitious ideas into reality.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, results-driven professional with exceptional communication and presentation skills. You thrive in complex, high-stakes environments, enjoy turning technical challenges into elegant solutions, and are eager to become the go-to expert for flight simulation systems. Your passion for aerospace and commitment to quality make you an ideal fit for a role that directly impacts national defense training capabilities.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

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

Desired skills

• The candidate will have fighter aircraft simulation experience.

• The candidate should have large scale complex software development experience.

• The candidate will have knowledge of Fifth Generation fighter aircraft

• The candidate has experience in developing system design for MITL/HITL Simulations / Stimulations.

• The candidate will have sensor modeling experience.

• Experience with requirements decomposition

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.