Software Architect

Job ID: 653092BR Date posted: Sep. 25, 2023 Program: Space Security - Foxtrot
Description:Are you passionate about software engineering, adamant about product quality and focused on your customer mission? Do you want to design complex software systems for an exciting and critical National Mission within the Space Security division of LM Space? Do you want to work on a mission you can be proud of, knowing that you are making a lasting difference in the world of the Space domain.

The Foxtrot Program Area, within the Space Security division of LM Space in King Of Prussia, PA is seeking a Software Architect. As the Software Architect, you will lead/drive application and system development activities. This position requires a high degree of technical and non-technical leadership skills. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and dedicated motivator to lead by example.

The Software Architect role is a program level role that requires close collaboration with the Chief Engineers, Program Manager, Agile Leads, and Cost Account Managers (CAMs). You will be working side by side with extraordinarily talented and experienced engineers, while having the opportunity to lead and mentor less experienced individuals on the team.

Candidate must be able to lead systems thinking, coordinate cross-team development, drive quality, and shoulder accountability for major aspects of mission and program success.


The selected Software Architect will be responsible for:
• Developing and maintaining the Architecture in support of upcoming features/capabilities
• Establish a technical vision and/or roadmap for tech-insertion
• Defining, exploring, and supporting the implementation of value stream and program enablers to evolve solution intent; working directly with agile teams to implement, explore, or support the enablers
• High level architecture definition and decision making
• Developing and communicating the high level architecture and engineering to the Agile teams while decomposing capabilities to high level features (e.g. features that span teams) by working with the Chief Engineers.
• Participating in planning, definition, and high-level design of solution - exploring solution design alternatives
• Tracing requirements through the architecture. Developing and maintaining documentation that describes how the system satisfies the requirements.
• Defining subsystems and interfaces and allocating responsibilities to subsystems.
• Resolving technical impediments spanning teams and providing guidance and support within the teams as necessary
• Developing an integration plan that defines the component build order to enable continuous integration
• Ensuring that the system architecture (software, hardware, and network) meets the RMF/SCTM security requirements
• Working with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers to establish high-level solution intent
• Participating in Increment Planning, system demos, and retrospective events
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience across the software development life cycle from solution/requirements definition to integration and test
• Strong software design, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to design software solutions to address complex problems
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to manage/maintain positive relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills

Security Clearance Requirements:
• Applicants must possess at minimum a Current Top Secret security clearance with SCI Eligibility (adjudicated OR the ability to obtain SCI access) for consideration.
• ***Per the required clearance level, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen***
• ***Selected candidates will be required to possess Active Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI) prior to starting employment.***
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with software/systems engineering
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
• Familiar with software architecture paradigms
• Experience leading software development teams
• Experience integrating, testing and verifying mission critical applications
• Experience working with USG customers
• Adjudicated Polygraph
• Familiarity within the following areas or technologies:
• C#, Java, and/or JavaScript Frameworks
• Angular
• Git and/or similar Version Control Systems (VCS)
• Jenkins and/or similar tools
• DevOps, Microservices, Containerization, Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher, CI/CD, Nexus, and AWS
• Proficiency in SQL
• LM Products Horizon or Conductor
• Elasticsearch / Elastic Stack

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression 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 off
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First