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Job Title:  Mission Architect
Posting Start Date:  10/7/26

Standard Job Description

We are seeking a Mission Architect to join the IGNITE team in Severn, MD

  • Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
  • Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
  • Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. 
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. 

Basic Qualifications

  • BSEE degree with Masters degree preferred.
  • Experience in leading multi-discipline project teams with hands on experience in the design, development and implementation of space electronic systems
  • Active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI

Desired Skills

  • Act as the Mission Architect to develop electronics, systems and system-of-systems architectures.
  • Demonstrated Systems Engineering experience in leading project teams itn the identification, flow down, implemenation and verification of system and sensor requirements.
  • Ability to oversee and direct Risk/Opportunity Management Team. 
  • 15+ years of practical hands on experience
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Interview Questions

System Architecting
System and Technology Integration: Tell me about your past experience in system and technology integration related projects
Systems Engineering
Analytical Ability: Describe a time when you used data to solve a problem. How did you identify which data to use and how to present them?
Analytical Ability: Detail a time you acted on analysis from a teammate or external source. How did you utilize the data, and how did you collaborate with others to understand and act on the findings?
Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?
Analytical Thinking: Tell me about a project that would best describe your analytical thinking ability.
Be accountable: Give me an example of a time you went above or beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
Change Agility: What is the most challenging aspect of making decisions for you when circumstances are constantly changing, and how do you handle this?
Communicating Complex Concepts
Conceptual Thinking
Lead change with agility: Tell me about a time you led a change effort.
Leadership
Risk & Opportunity Management
Teamwork: How do you develop effective working relationships with each member of your team?
What are your top strengths? Include demonstrated skills and key experiences.
What are your long-term career aspirations? Consider 5+ years from today.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.
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