Software/System Architect Senior – Autonomous Systems & Big Data

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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