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# Systems Architect Sr Stf - E5

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $148,300.0 - $275,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Interoperability, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9124810/systems-architect-sr-stf-e5

## About the Role

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.

Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities. Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture. Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system. Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition. Supports internal and external design reviews. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.

Basic Qualifications

 * Relevant experience with DoD systems/software engineering and architecture, etc.

 * Experience 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

Desired Skills

 * 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

## Description

You will be the Systems Architect Sr Stf for the 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., 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.


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