System Architect, Mid-Career

Reference: 729212BRPosted: 2026-05-22Location: Huntsville, ALSalary: $136,500 - $236,555Clearance: SecretCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:Lockheed Martin 'Ahead of Ready'Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.Come join our team to find out as we shape the future of missile defense! We will be working to develop hypersonic and ballistic missile defense concepts to address future threats. This is a great opportunity to see the up-front engineering work!Join the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team as a Missile System Architect that will be a technical lead for a team focused on future missile concepts. This includes defining mission needs, setting top-level system requirements, defining the top-level system architecture, and demonstrating the capability that the solutions will bring to the customer. The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, have strong interpersonal skills, have initiative, have the ability to manage multiple tasks, and enjoy a fast paced, dynamic environment.In this role you will:• 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 Learn more about the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) using this link About The Location: You can learn more about Huntsville, AL by visiting this link. 'Rocket City', Alabama. You can learn more about Sunnyvale, CA by visiting this link. You can learn more about King of Prussia, PA by visiting this link. You can learn more Colorado locations by visiting this link.About Our Benefits:Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.Basic Qualifications:• 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 roleDesired Skills:• 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 performanceSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: 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.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules: 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.Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offPay 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 $118,700 - $209,300. 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.Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $136,500 - $236,555. 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.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.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Systems ArchitectType: Full-TimeShift: First