Description:You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5) - Advanced Programs for the Advanced Communications & Data Links Roadmap team which is responsible for shaping, crafting, and maturing the future architecture and capabilities related to communications and data links.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff (Level 5) - Advanced Programs you will be responsible for translating high‑level mission needs into detailed system and software requirements, guiding architecture development, and acting as the technical SME for the roadmap.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Define and develop system‑level requirements and architecture for advanced communications and data links.
- Decompose system architecture into software‑level specifications and ensure alignment with implementation teams.
- Mentor and support development teams as a subject‑matter expert and teacher.
- Collaborate with Roadmap Lead, Project Manager, Software Architect, and other stakeholders to drive roadmap objectives.
- Travel to customer facilities and Lockheed Martin sites approximately once per month to support integration and stakeholder engagement.
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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
A collaborative systems‑engineering professional with extensive experience in communications architecture, strong analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. You thrive in fast‑growing environments, communicate clearly, manage time effectively, and prioritize team success.
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 possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX
Discover Fort Worth.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Hardware Design experience
• Experience with systems architecture and digital hardware design
• Leadership experience
Desired Skills:• Ability to design and development Mission Systems (MS) hardware subsystem
• Experience with Electronics design, assembly, and checkout
• Demonstrated experience working through all phases of hardware development including platform integration/adoption
• Experience with managing supplier requirements and tracking supplier execution
• Ability to work with different engineering disciplines (software, systems, RF, networking, reliability, cybersecurity, etc.) to derive and decompose requirements
• Experience with Safety Critical system design characteristics
• Experience with VITA OpenVPX Family of Standards and/or SOSA Technical Standard
• Experience with Gigahertz microprocessors, FPGAs, DDR4 memory, flash memory, and high-density interconnect technologies.
• Familiarity with RF system design, including components, such as amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• Knowledge of the proposal process
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering Tools (Rhapsody, MagicDraw, Cameo Systems Modeler, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
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: Hardware Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
