Airborne Mission Systems Computing Architect Security Clearance

Position: Airborne Mission Systems Open Computing Architect with Security Clearance
Location: Owego

Job Number 718298

Description:

Who We Are At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) in Owego, NY, we deliver advanced Airborne Mission Systems that power some of the most capable defense platforms in the world. Our teams integrate open architecture computing, secure processing, and safety-critical systems to provide scalable, resilient solutions for evolving mission needs. We are leaders in open systems design, driven by technical excellence and mission-focused innovation.

What We're Doing We are seeking an Open Computing Architect to support the Airborne Mission Systems (AMS) Sub Market Segment. In this senior technical leadership role, you will define and execute Open Computing roadmaps and technical strategies supporting both program execution and competitive captures across General Purpose, Safety-Critical, and Secure Processing domains. The Work As the Open Computing Architect, you will serve as the technical authority for open computing architectures within the AMS portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute Open Computing roadmaps aligned to business strategy Define technical approaches for captures and proposals Design and oversee computing system architectures aligned to performance, security, and modularity objectives Ensure alignment with MOSA and open standards Incorporate emerging technologies to inform IRAD and investment priorities Provide technical leadership across cross-functional engineering teams Serve as senior technical interface with customers and stakeholders Drive architectural consistency across programs Maintain accountability for engineering technical, cost, and schedule performance on assigned efforts This role requires strategic vision, strong technical depth, and the ability to influence architectural direction across multiple programs.

Who You Are You are a recognized technical leader with extensive experience architecting complex airborne and mission-critical computing systems. You understand how to balance performance, security, safety, cost, and schedule in high-consequence environments. You bring:
Significant experience designing open computing architectures for aerospace or defense applications Expertise across general-purpose, safety-critical, and secure processing environments Strong knowledge of MOSA and modular open systems principles Experience guiding technology roadmaps and technical strategy Proven leadership in proposal development and program execution Executive-level communication and customer engagement skills Demonstrated accountability for technical performance outcomes Experience managing program cost and schedule execution (Earned Value Management, Formal Risk and Opportunity Management) Why Join Us At Lockheed Martin RMS Owego, you will shape the future of open computing for next-generation Airborne Mission Systems.

This role offers enterprise-level impact, strategic influence, and the opportunity to lead advanced architectures supporting national defense. Join us and drive innovation at the highest technical level.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 12+ years relative experience
- Prior experience in engineering development programs, specifically to include avionics (or similarly ruggedized) computing systems
- Experience developing technology roadmaps / strategies
- Experience managing program cost and schedule execution (Earned Value Management, Formal Risk and Opportunity Management)
Desired

Skills:

- Demonstrated expertise in airborne mission systems computing development
- Experience in integrated resource planning (i.e. IRAD, Capital, etc.)

- Experience with Secure Processing and Safety Critical Development (DO-178C, DO-254) up to Design Assurance Level A
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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Expression of Interest:
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