Systems Architect Principal - Autonomy Architecture - Level 6

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Architect Principal - Systems Architecture Team which is responsible for shaping next‑generation autonomous capabilities for the Air Force. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Architect Principal - you will be responsible for driving the vision and execution of autonomy architecture across Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate with industry partners to define and advance the autonomous‑system vision. Design an autonomy architecture that emphasizes interoperability, scalability, and future‑capability growth. Lead a multidisciplinary team of software and systems engineers. Apply Digital Engineering principles (Cameo) to streamline development. Coordinate with Lockheed Martin Business Areas and Lines of Business to capture lessons learned and shape strategic direction. 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 An experienced systems architect with a proven record of delivering complex, high‑impact solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at translating strategic intent into concrete technical designs, and inspire teams to innovate while maintaining rigorous engineering standards. 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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience (DoD systems/software engineering and architecture, etc.)
5+ years working directly with OMS/UCI
Technical leadership experience (Chief Engineer/Architect, etc.)
Experience leading technical proposals and authoring technical volumes
Experience with Mission Planning, Mission Systems, Vehicle Systems
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Autonomy programs within the DoD
Extensive experience with Cameo or other MBSE tools
Demonstrated ability to influence others
Experience with Mission Planning
Experience with Mission Systems
Experience with Vehicle Systems
Experience with Data Links
Experience with Mission Debrief
Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Software Engineering, Computer Science, Aeronautical Engineering, or Systems Engineering preferred)
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Collaborate with industry partners to define and advance the autonomous‑system vision.
Design an autonomy architecture that emphasizes interoperability, scalability, and future‑capability growth.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of software and systems engineers.
Apply Digital Engineering principles (Cameo) to streamline development.
Coordinate with Lockheed Martin Business Areas and Lines of Business to capture lessons learned and shape strategic direction.