Software/System Architect Senior - Autonomous Systems & Big Data

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Fort Worth, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Standard Job Description : Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and experienced Software/System Architect to design, develop, and deliver autonomous system capabilities and big-data processing architectures. This position is hands-on. The selected candidate will be responsible for architecting and implementing system solutions - from concept development and architecture definition through integration, deployment, and performance validation. The role includes collaboration with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, customers, and program leadership to ensure solutions meet stakeholder requirements, security constraints, and technical performance objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
o Bachelor's + 2 years relevant experience or Master's with no professional experience required
Software engineering experience with Python or similar language(s)
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing enterprise or distributed system architectures
Experience working with big-data tools, cloud or distributed systems, or high-volume data pipelines
Understanding of software, hardware, and systems engineering lifecycle processes
Ability to work across multi-function teams and interface with customers and program leadership
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Hands-on software or systems architecture experience in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical environments
Experience developing data virtualization or large-scale ingest and processing systems
Familiarity with autonomous systems, or machine-to-machine communication
Familiarity with AI/ML modeling concepts and anomaly-detection techniques
Knowledge of cybersecurity and hardened system design practices
Experience with DoD engineering processes, technical baselines, and gated review cycles

Responsibilities

Define and implement architectures for autonomous systems and big-data ecosystems
Translate stakeholder needs into technical architectures, design specifications, and executable plans
Design system technical standards and requirements across software, hardware, tools, and data platforms
Develop automated data pipelines; perform data transformation, aggregation, and anomaly-detection tasks
Architect and deliver local, distributed, and cloud-based data solutions
Implement proof-of-concept prototypes to validate design approaches
Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards and cybersecurity controls
Integrate AI/ML models into operational data flows
Evaluate build-vs-buy options and integrate third-party technologies with custom components
Ensure interoperability and communication across system elements for autonomous and man-machine teaming applications
Support test planning, system integration, and formal qualification events

Benefits

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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
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.