Missile System Architect - Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

"Ahead of Ready" As we enter a new era of missile defense, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our outstanding team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. We use our unique skills and talent to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ most complex engineering challenges. Have you ever wondered how we develop a brand new concept? Do you want to find out what it takes to go from an idea to a concept that we can share with our Customers? 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! Please join us 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:

Requirements

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 role

Nice To Haves

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 performance

Responsibilities

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