Radar Systems Architect

What We’re Doing

Here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) we take on the most demanding challenges in the world. We seek out innovative ideas and creative solutions to seemingly impossible problems facing our customers in the Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems (SEMS) organization. We collaborate with the best radar engineers in the business across the Moorestown, NJ and Syracuse, NY sites to invent solutions where they don’t exist yet.

If you’re looking for the challenge of a lifetime on a team of the brightest minds in the world, then Rotary Mission Systems and the Sensor Architectures team is the place for you. If you’re looking for life‑long learning and a career where the hard work is the fun part, then you’re in the right place.

Lockheed Martin. Your Mission is Ours.

Our Radar Systems Engineering team is seeking a candidate to support architecture, design, concept of operations, requirements development, analysis, and implementation of high‑performance Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems.

• Perform concept of operations design, radar behavior definition, and associated requirements development to drive radar capability implementation across radar subsystems.
• Successfully collaborate with subsystem teams to define clear, executable, and testable approaches for meeting mission success criteria.
• Conduct trade studies and analyze the radar system‑level performance impacts to support and evaluate design decisions.
• Develop and present detailed design documentation.
• Represent the organization on contracts and interface with internal and external customers, program and senior leadership, and multi‑disciplinary teams on significant technical matters.
• Apply strong analytical and communication skills in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent degree combined with 5 years of related experience, OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience.
• Functional knowledge of radar systems and subsystems.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: system analysis, architecture, requirements development, trade studies, modeling and simulation, or integration and test.
• High proficiency in C++, MATLAB or Python.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret‑level clearance.

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics or equivalent.
• Radar systems development experience including signal processing, antenna patterns, detection/tracking/discrimination algorithms, software, data analysis, and modeling & simulation.
• Experience leading technical teams and collaborating across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated analytical, applied mathematics and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Anti‑Aircraft Warfare (AAW) concepts and design considerations.
• Active DoD Secret‑level clearance or higher.

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

Secret

• Promotion of work‑life balance with flexible schedules (e.g., Friday off, 4×10, 5×8).
• Competitive 401(k) match and bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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 to receive optimal consideration.

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: RMS
• Relocation Available:
  Possible
• Career Area:
  Systems Engineering – System Architecture
• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Shift: First