Software Systems Architect Early Career

Job ID: 674878BR Date posted: Aug. 29, 2024 Program: P224/P267
Description:This position will serve as a systems architect and systems engineer within the Global Security Future Architectures (GSFA) Ground Team. The GSFA Ground Team is working multiple concurrent contracts to take several systems through their design phase review milestones (SRR & PDR). The Systems Architect will be assigned to a ground subsystem team and will contribute to the development of the subsystem structure, behavior, and interfaces.

Typical candidate will have 2 to 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities may include:
• Define ground subsystem structures, behavior, interfaces, and data flows
• Contribute to design and model development by creating or refining SysML elements and diagrams
• Contribute to development of CDRL documents
• Conduct or participate in design trade studies
• Develop plans for DevSecOps pipelines and test approach
• Participate in interface working groups to define and mature external interfaces
• Investigate options and drive decisions related to system and software architecture (e.g., subsystem behavior, interactions between subsystems or externals, cloud architecture, formats and protocols, microservice architecture, compute/resource sizing, CI/CD and automation approaches, integration of COTS/FOSS products, etc.)
• Present at internal meetings and demos

The position requires a TS clearance to interview and a TS/SCI to start. Candidate must agree to sit for a CI Poly, but may start before the poly is conducted.
Basic Qualifications:
• Technical experience in systems engineering or software engineering
• Active Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
• Willing to obtain a CI Poly
Desired Skills:
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and proficiency with SysML and Cameo
• Experience with ground segment development
• Experience as a software developer or software-focused systems engineer or architect
• Experience with development phase design reviews including SRR, SDR, PDR, or CDR
• Experience with enterprise/system of systems design or integration
• Experience with Scrum or SAFe
• Ability to maintain composure and healthy team interactions while under pressure in a fast moving environment
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $73,500 - $140,900 . 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.
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.
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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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.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First