Hardware Architect - Secret Clearance

Job ID: 701136BR

Date posted: Aug. 06, 2025

Description:

What We're Doing

Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

The Work

Member of the Systems Engineering & Verification (SE&V) Resource Management Area (RMA). This role is supports working design and development of the hardware design, network and hardware product selection, support for procurements, and Hardware approval process for the C2BMC program, both Regional and Global. The selected applicant will work directly with the HW Architect and will be responsible for working with the Architecture Review Board (ARB); the Hardware Site Engineering Control Board (HSECB); and assigned engineering staff from all functional areas to support hardware and software selection, and to compile, maintain, and coordinate Bill of Material changes with Task Order Management and Customer Representatives. This role will support the delivery of multiple CDRLs with respect to HW and SW reports, and current design details. This role will support preparation of BOM for proposal pricing as well as ongoing hardware and software evaluation to support EOS/EOL and evolution roadmap planning. This position will also be responsible for iteration planning.

Please Note:

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
  
• The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.
  

Who We Are

As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America's missile defense. Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are

You are a dedicated professional with a strong background in system engineering and a passion for missile defense technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at working under technical direction to implement innovative solutions.

Why Join Us

• Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
  
• At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.
  

Basic Qualifications:

• A final secret clearance is required
  
• A proven track record of successfully applying hardware architecture principles to system design and development
  
• Familiarity with the application and use of hardware, operating systems, infrastructure
  
• Must also have a solid understanding of hardware and networking device selection, procurement processes, and baseline of hardware approaches (HW/SW Baseline DB experience a plus)
  
• Ability to support End of Sale/End of Life COA analysis Skills
  

Desired Skills:

• Identification and definition of desired hardware baseline, integration practices and methods
  
• Provide a technical assessment of risks involving unsupported product configuration upon receiving vendor obsolescence notices (For HW and SW)
  
• COTS Product Supportability Assessments and formal trade studies
  
• Ability to identify and define a HW/SW baseline
  
• Deep understanding of HW and Network device selection
  
• Understand of procurement processes
  
• Experience with Private On Prem Cloud systems, VMWare, HP, Dell, and other COTS products
  
• Technology Evolution Planning
  
• Must understand systems architecting and architecture models
  
• Experience and expertise in systems architecting and hardware design and hardware definition
  
• Experience in ballistic missile defense or air defense operations is highly desired
  
• Ability to analyze high level physical designs and infrastructure designs
  
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to clearly and effectively present technical approaches and findings
  
• Be able to work effectively and cooperatively with people within and external to the program
  
• Experience with Private On Prem Cloud systems, VMWare, HP, Dell, and other COTS products and technologies is desirable
  
• Must have the ability to identify disconnects between hardware host and the COTS software hosted on the hardware
  
• Have familiarity with the C2BMC system and the missile defense domain
  
• Familiarity with Hardware maintenance and management approaches (EOS/EOL) desired
  
• Ability to support the team lead with working groups, iteration planning, TIMs, ILSWG and other items
  
• Experience with agile planning/JIRA
  

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First