Systems Architect Sr. Staff - Level 5
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $139,600 - $278,300/yr
- Clearance
- Secret
- Posted
- 4 days ago
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- sjobs.brassring.com
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You will be the Systems Architect Sr. Staff for the T-50/FA-50 Program which is responsible for defining and maintaining the aircraft’s high level logical and physical architecture, translates and traces stakeholder requirements into subsystem specifications, and manages all internal and external interfaces through rigorous configuration and baseline control. They also conduct trade off analyses, plan integration and verification activities, mitigate technical risks, ensure compliance with airworthiness, cybersecurity and export control standards, and act as the technical liaison between Lockheed Martin, KAI, and customers while providing a roadmap for future upgrades and sustainment.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Architect Sr. Staff you will be responsible for shaping the end‑to‑end architecture of the FA‑50 platform, ensuring mission‑critical requirements are met and technology readiness is advanced.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Define and evolve the overall systems architecture for current and future FA‑50 variants.
- Translate mission requirements into technical solutions and interface specifications.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to ensure integrated design compliance.
- Assess technology maturity and drive readiness activities across the product lifecycle.
- Mentor junior architects and contribute to technical strategy and roadmaps.
What’s In It For You
"We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you."
Who You Are
A forward‑thinking systems architect with deep expertise in aerospace platforms, a collaborative mindset, and a track record of delivering complex, high‑performance solutions. You thrive in a mission‑oriented environment and are driven to shape next‑generation aircraft capabilities.
Further Information About This Opportunity
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.
Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience with systems architecture, functional partitioning, interface definition, networking, and/or computer resources (memory, processing, etc.) for federated avionics systems.
• Technical understanding and familiarity with radar, mission computing, displays, weapons, mission planning, Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, and/or data links.
• Experience with the development of supplier specifications for avionics subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with commercial and government customers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the proposal process and the connection with technical requirement trade-offs.
• Knowledge of systems architecture best practices.
Desired skills
• Experience with the T-50/FA-50 or F-16 program.
• Experience with proposals and cost estimating for Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) programs.
• Strong programmatic and communications skills.
• Ability to think outside the box and develop creative solutions to complex problems.
• Previous F-16 Systems Architecture or System Design experience.
• Strong knowledge of ITAR and US Policy and applicability/impact to implementation.
• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Premium Pay Statement
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.