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Cyber System Engineer ArchitectLockheed Martin Corporation • Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
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Cyber System Engineer Architect

Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • US
    Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
  • US
    Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
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About

The Cyber System Engineer Architect is a customer‑facing role leading the design, integration, and management of satellite communication systems for Lockheed Martin’s External Referral Program.
Responsibilities
System Design and Architecture: Develop and define overall system architecture for satellite communications, including payloads, ground stations, and user terminals; gather, analyze, and document system requirements; create detailed design specifications and architectural models.
System Integration and Testing: Develop and oversee integration strategy; plan and execute integration and testing activities; document, track, and resolve issues during testing.
Software Development and Management: Oversee development of real‑time and embedded software components; conduct trade‑off studies for reuse of existing components; manage software development processes and milestones.
Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, define milestones, deliverables, and schedules; identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; monitor and control project resources.
Stakeholder Coordination: Communicate effectively with clients, government agencies, and vendors; facilitate discussions and negotiations to resolve conflicts.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 20+ years of professional experience, OR Master’s degree with 18+ years, OR high school diploma with 24+ years.
Must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs.
Must have capabilities defined by the GG Statement of Work (Appendix B) for SE6 level: lead systems engineering activities; conduct analyses of alternatives; establish engineering standards; supervise contractor engineers; develop innovative approaches; brief stakeholders; serve as subject‑matter expert for high‑priority projects.
Desired Skills Systems Engineering Expertise
Proficiency in designing and defining complex systems, including satellite communications.
Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements, performance, reliability, and security.
Experience integrating hardware, software, and network components.
Satellite Communications Knowledge
In‑depth understanding of satellite communication technologies, orbits, transponders, modulation schemes, and link budgets.
Familiarity with protocols such as DVB‑S2, SCPC, and ground‑station interfaces.
Software Development and Engineering
Lead programming tasks using C/C++, Python, MATLAB.
Design and implement scalable, maintainable software architectures for satellite systems; experience with real‑time and embedded software.
Experience using simulation tools for modeling and optimization.
Hardware and Embedded Systems Knowledge
Knowledge of satellite hardware, antennas, and ground‑station equipment.
Experience with embedded systems programming, RTOS, and low‑level hardware interfacing.
Project Management and Leadership
Project planning and management skills, defining milestones and delivering on schedule.
Ability to lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
Clearance Level TS/SCI with Polygraph (SP).
Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Application Window The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date.
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  • Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

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