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.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors degree STEM discipline
• The candidate will be familiar with MBSE, SysML, Cameo and/or Rhapsody.
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Architect
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
