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Systems Architect - Secret Clearance

Full Time

COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80997 USA

Posted 10/25/2025

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Description:
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
The Interface Engineer will lead in authoring and designing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and Interface Design Documents (IDDs). This includes establishing new interfaces between external elements, including sensors, and other Command and Control Systems. The Interface Engineer will ensure the ICDs and IDDs created are to appropriate standards required of the program. Additionally, it is expected that the Interface Engineer develop various behavioral diagrams to understand and document the requirements. The Interface Engineer's primary responsibility will be developing , updating, and maintaining multiple ICDs and IDDs. Successful candidate will attend interface working group meetings with the external MDA customer and representatives of assigned external element engineering organization as well as support to program integration and test related efforts for the associated interface. Successful candidate may also be assigned to support: other Interface Engineers in developing ICDs for other Missile Defense Systems Elements, support requirements engineering, use case development, and logical architecture modeling tasks as SE department tasking requires. The Interface Engineer will support leadership (internal and external), developers, and testers with messages and interface rules (transmit, receive, processing) questions and test findings.

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.
Basic Qualifications:
- AnActive Final Secret clearance is required.
-Comprehensive knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and principles.
- Deep expertise in authoring ICDs/IDDs that meet DIDs and DoD requirements.
-Skilled in requirements elicitation, especially using behavior diagrams to analyze and decompose requirements.
-Proven collaborator on senior systems engineering teams; consistently delivers high quality artifacts per the programs SEMP and related processes.
-Strong foundation in computer programming concepts, enabling effective communication with software developers and awareness of implementation constraints.
-Interface engineering experience: author ICDs/IDDs covering message definitions (e.g., XML, VMF), processing rules, formatting, physical/network specs, ISO/OSI model, topologies, devices, and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).
Desired Skills:
Extensive experience authoring Missile Defense System ICDs and IDDs .
Strong background in creating complex Command and Control (C2) system ICDs and IDDs.
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
Prior work with IBM Rational DOORS (or similar requirements management tools).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidates final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


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, youre 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System Architecture
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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- AnActive Final Secret clearance is required.
-Comprehensive knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and principles.
- Deep expertise in authoring ICDs/IDDs that meet DIDs and DoD requirements.
-Skilled in requirements elicitation, especially using behavior diagrams to analyze and decompose requirements.
-Proven collaborator on senior systems engineering teams; consistently delivers high quality artifacts per the programs SEMP and related processes.
-Strong foundation in computer programming concepts, enabling effective communication with software developers and awareness of implementation constraints.
-Interface engineering experience: author ICDs/IDDs covering message definitions (e.g., XML, VMF), processing rules, formatting, physical/network specs, ISO/OSI model, topologies, devices, and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP).

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Location COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80997, United States

Categories Engineering

Sec Clearances Secret

Pref Degree Bachelors

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Job Code Systems Architect - Secret Clearance

Systems Architect - Secret Clearance

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