Software Architect

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

20h•$134,000 - $267,145•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Software Architect with an active TS/SCI security clearance to work from either our Littleton, CO or King of Prussia, PA location(s). This is a new RF ground program. The Software Architect is responsible for: Leading and developing the Software Architecture for the program through all phases of the software development life cycle -- requirements, design, code, test, and maintenance Leading a team of software engineers, coordinating with other subsystem team and program leadership, splitting time between technical and leadership tasks Planning, conducting, and coordinating software development activities for a mission planning / command and control software systems, performing complex processing of instruction sets for multiple hardware sites based on user input Engaging with Systems Engineering organization to decompose and allocate requirements, perform verification and validation, and support system integration Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. This will include facilitating an Agile workflow and supporting major program milestone events (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) from initial design through final delivery of a product Applying knowledge of computer hardware and software, mission planning and command and control systems, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to architect software Correcting program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls Ensures software standards are met This is an SR CAREER (level 5) ROLE where candidates typically require 8 years of professional experience and a BS degree. This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Q2, 2026.

Requirements

Demonstrated Experience leading highly technical software development efforts
Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives, interfacing with product management, hardware engineers, and external partners
Ability to interact with peers to facilitate interoperability with other subsystems
Experience with service architectures and computationally complex problems
Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
Active TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration
8 years of professional experience
BS degree

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of software design with a focus on web-client user interfaces
Prior experience with migrating and integrating R&D projects into an operational system
Previous experience in RF Ground Systems
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
Prior experience as a software architect
Prior experience with mission management and command and control software
Ability to translate technical decisions into cost‑benefit analyses, ROI models, and program schedule impacts.
Experience presenting technical roadmaps to senior executives, and high-level customer stakeholders.
Skilled at breaking down large, complex epics into manageable features and user stories while maintaining traceability to requirements and compliance standards ● Experience with Software-Defined Radios (SDRs)
Experience with C++, Python, Angular, Active MQ, or other similar high-level languages

Responsibilities

Leading and developing the Software Architecture for the program through all phases of the software development life cycle -- requirements, design, code, test, and maintenance
Leading a team of software engineers, coordinating with other subsystem team and program leadership, splitting time between technical and leadership tasks
Planning, conducting, and coordinating software development activities for a mission planning / command and control software systems, performing complex processing of instruction sets for multiple hardware sites based on user input
Engaging with Systems Engineering organization to decompose and allocate requirements, perform verification and validation, and support system integration
Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. This will include facilitating an Agile workflow and supporting major program milestone events (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) from initial design through final delivery of a product
Applying knowledge of computer hardware and software, mission planning and command and control systems, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to architect software
Correcting program errors, compiling documentation of program development, and analyzing system capabilities, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
Ensures software standards are met