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# Systems Architect Stf (E4) | Grand Prairie, TX | 40007701

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Grand Prairie, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,600.0 - $224,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9158675/systems-architect-stf-e4-grand-prairie-tx-40007701

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher from an accredited college in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
 * Ability to work onsite.
 * Ability to travel.
 * 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree; or 4 years of professional experience required with a related PhD
 * Ability to lead teams and mentor junior staff members

Desired Skills

 * Technical leadership experience (ability to manage/delegate tasking for a small SE team while contributing directly to technical effort)
 * Requirements management experience with DOORS/Cameo
 * Architecture development experience with Cameo
 * Interface definition and refinement experience
 * Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) experience

## Description

The PrSM Inc 4 program is seeking an experienced System Design and Requirements Lead to ensure the development of a compliant and effective solution. The Inc-4 program is entering a critical phase of development, and it is essential that the system design and requirements are well-defined, aligned with Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) principles, and meet the MFC SE EPM standards and best practices.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to a small SE team, manage and delegate tasking, and drive the integration of SE design team with interdisciplinary members on the program. Key responsibilities include:

 * Ensuring compliance with MFC SE EPM standards and best practices
 * Aligning threshold and objective requirements with Lockheed Martin's Inc-4 solution
 * Developing a clear vision for future system compliance to enable smooth transition to production


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