Systems Architect Senior Staff – Level 5

Job ID: 717745BR Date posted: Feb. 18, 2026
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

You will be a System Architect on the Fort Worth Flight Simulation team which develops a high fidelity, physics-based, multi-spectral simulation environment.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Flight Simulation System Architect you will be responsible for designing the software environment which supports multiple high fidelity fast jet simulations used for Test and Training. You will utilize excellent communication and presentation skills to interface with upper management, other development teams, and both internal and external customers.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing simulation architecture and vision for complex Flight Simulation Environment (aircraft weapon and sensor).

Candidate would expected to become SME in the respective areas they are supporting. Candidate will be responsible for developing overall systems design for product being developed. Candidate will also be responsible for ensuring Engineers are developing their products according to the System Design. Candidate should be capable of supporting various Aircraft Simulation design platforms.

You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline.

• The candidate will be familiar with MBSE, SysML, Cameo and/or Rhapsody.
Desired Skills:
• The candidate will have fighter aircraft simulation experience.

• The candidate should have large scale complex software development experience.

• The candidate will have knowledge of Fifth Generation fighter aircraft

• The candidate has experience in developing system design for MITL/HITL Simulations / Stimulations.

• The candidate will have sensor modeling experience.

• Experience with requirements decomposition
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Architect
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First