Systems Architect Staff - Level 4

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Architect Staff for the Fort Worth Flight Simulation team which is responsible for developing high‑fidelity, physics‑based, multi‑spectral simulation environments. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Architect Staff you will be responsible for shaping the software foundation that powers multiple fast‑jet simulations used for test and training. You will translate complex requirements into a cohesive architecture and act as the technical bridge between senior leadership, development teams, and internal/external customers. Your responsibilities will include: Define and evolve the overall simulation architecture and vision for the Flight Simulation Environment. Develop comprehensive system designs that guide product development across aircraft, weapons, and sensors. Ensure engineering teams implement solutions that align with the established system design. Become the subject‑matter expert for assigned simulation domains and mentor others. Support a variety of aircraft simulation platforms and adapt designs to emerging requirements. 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. 3‑day weekends every weekend, remote‑friendly work arrangements, and a culture that empowers you to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and turn ambitious ideas into reality. Who You Are You are a collaborative, results‑driven professional with exceptional communication and presentation skills. You thrive in complex, high‑stakes environments, enjoy turning technical challenges into elegant solutions, and are eager to become the go‑to expert for flight simulation systems. Your passion for aerospace and commitment to quality make you an ideal fit for a role that directly impacts national defense training capabilities. 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. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree STEM discipline
• The candidate will be familiar with MBSE, SysML, Cameo and/or Rhapsody.
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• The candidate will have fighter aircraft simulation experience.
• The candidate should have large scale complex software development experience.
• The candidate will have knowledge of Fifth Generation fighter aircraft
• The candidate has experience in developing system design for MITL/HITL Simulations / Stimulations.
• The candidate will have sensor modeling experience.
• Experience with requirements decomposition

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall simulation architecture and vision for the Flight Simulation Environment.
• Develop comprehensive system designs that guide product development across aircraft, weapons, and sensors.
• Ensure engineering teams implement solutions that align with the established system design.
• Become the subject‑matter expert for assigned simulation domains and mentor others.
• Support a variety of aircraft simulation platforms and adapt designs to emerging requirements.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling options
• 3‑day weekends every weekend
• remote‑friendly work arrangements
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level