Hardware Architect - Secret Clearance

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Huntsville, Alabama
  • Full Time

What Were 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 Americas 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.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 SkillsIdentification 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
Job ID: 488381357
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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