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Hardware and Payload Architect

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In-Office
Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
167K-310K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
167K-310K Annually
Senior level
Designs and oversees complex space system architectures, translating mission requirements into integrated processing and payload solutions. Defines system elements, interfaces, requirements, and architectural guidelines while supporting design reviews. The role focuses on digital electronics, space communication and sensing processors, payload processing algorithms, simulation, modeling, networking, and technology maturity. It also provides technical leadership and mentorship to space processing engineers and researchers.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Role & Responsibilities

• 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.


Standard Job 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. 

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Desired Skills
• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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