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# Hardware and Payload Architect

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Highlands Ranch, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Digital Electronics, CPU Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_f00c59bd5ae0495aac43067c9b6275bd

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other relevant STEM degree from an Accredited University
 * Space communication and sensing processor design development and architecture experience
 * Experience in the development, architecture, and testing of Digital Electronics technologies and algorithms
 * Experience in establishing requirements for Space processing systems
 * U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, * Generally has 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
 * Demonstrated track record of leadership of digital space processing systems engineering and architectures
 * Experience with simulation, modeling, and integration of networking or space payload processing algorithms
 * Master of Science and/or PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with emphasis on Digital technologies
 * Experience in designing space payloads
 * Ability to mentor, guide, and technically lead space processing engineers and researchers
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance

## Description

* 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.

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.