F-35 E&T Domain Architect (Subject Matter Expert Level)

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Overview
In this role you will help shape the future of advanced flight training for the world’s most sophisticated aircraft, the F‑35 Joint Strike Fighter. Your contributions will directly support mission‑critical training capabilities that enable pilots to operate safely and effectively in complex combat environments.

Responsibilities

Support engineering, program management, business development and program teams

Lead product level architecture development activities aligned to contract cost and schedule constraints

Drive model‑based and engineering principles

Ensure the logical and detailed conversion of customer needs into total systems solutions

Guarantee that the requirements baseline is fully documented, traced, and maintained

Confirm all requirements are adequately validated through the architecture

Basic Qualifications

Experienced technical architect with advanced knowledge of simulation and modeling

Experience with Software Intensive systems and/or large‑scale software/system integration activities

Full Engineering Life Cycle experience, driving from customer proposal requests, through contract award, program execution, delivery and product sustainment

Background in leading development of intuitive user interfaces for command, control, scenario generation, and debrief for fighter jet platform training systems

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline with 12+ years of professional experience

Desired Skills

Prior experience with C++, C#, and Microsoft Foundation Class

Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change

Strong system development background with experience in decomposition of customer requirements to system and subsystem level requirements in DOORS or DOORS NextGen

F‑35 Domain knowledge

Effective communication at all levels of organizational structure

Experience with transition of designs through product deployment for the defense market

Experience in defining the architecture and design for large IT systems in classified environments

Security Clearance
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Benefits
In this role you will have the opportunity to influence the training of elite pilots and contribute to national security through cutting‑edge software development. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. You’ll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Work Arrangement
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 schedule: 4×10‑hour days, 3 days off per week.

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

Job Details

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Architect

Type: Full‑time

Shift: First

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