Software Architect with Clearance
Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Responsibilities
Description:Who We Are
At Lockheed Martin, we believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. We value your unique skills and expertise, and we aim to give back continuously by offering a wide variety of benefits and amenities to help our employees live flexible, balanced, and fulfilling lives at, and outside of, work.
What We’re Doing
Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Regional team, is constantly engineering, developing and integrating new capabilities for the U.S. Missile Defense System. Protecting both the United States and its allies. This large, fast paced team, is composed of many small agile teams working together dynamic environment with a common mission to develop and deploy leading-edge missile defense technologies.
The Work
The candidate will be a member of the C2BMC software architecture team on the Regional Applications Agile Release Train (ART). Responsibilities will include defining and overseeing the implementation of the software architecture for a Java-based missile defense command and control system and ensuring the architecture is consistent with the architecture design tenets on the C2BMC program. This includes providing direct technical support to the chief engineer and chief architect and coordinating across engineering disciplines (e.g. Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Integration & test, Operations & Sustainment).
Examples of tasking to be performed include:
- Perform trade studies and analysis for current and future C2BMC development activities.
- Maintain the software architecture artifacts for the ART.
- Oversee the development of ART software design.
- Determine ramifications and impacts of proposed architectural changes to the software baselines.
- Analyze system performance to include quantifying performance, identifying bottlenecks, and measuring throughput.
- Support briefings, presentations and demonstrations to customer.
- Support analysis, design, and implementation of cyber requirements in the software.
- Working with other program architects to implement enterprise architecture intent and guidance.
Basic Qualifications:
****DoD Final SECRET Security Clearance (Top Secret Desirable) *****
Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering or a Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering and 12 years of related experience.
- Security+ or equivalent/higher certification required within the first 60 days from start of this position.
- Experience developing software architecture and design for large-scale distributed software systems that allow for scalability, extensibility, maintainability, reliability, etc.
- Experience with the Java programming language and developing software throughout the full software lifecycle.
- Familiarity with Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity principles, static and dynamic security assessment tools (e.g. SonarQube, OWASP ZAP), Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and secure system architecture.
- Ability to apply automation and CI/CD pipelines to enforce standards to drive quality and test repeatability.
- Effective communicator that can bridge engineering disciplines, customer and program leadership, and individual contributors to produce solutions.
Desired Skills:
- Previous experience with missile defense, and command & control systems highly desired.
- Experience with Test Driven Design (TDD) methodology strongly desired.
- Architecture development and coordination, defining the relationships between internal and external components.
- Communicating architectural intent and constraints to a diverse group of customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.
- Self-starter who is able to initiate research and clearly document results.
- Occasional travel will be required for this position 10%.
- Understanding of modern software architecture paradigms such as event-driven architectures or service-oriented architectures.
- Knowledge and experience with virtualization, containerization, and orchestration.
- Experience mentoring and educating other engineers.
- Creative problem solver to find solutions within technical and programmatic constraints.
- Experience performing trade studies and analysis across software engineering disciplines.
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
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, you’re 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 Architect
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.