Airborne Mission Systems Open Computing Architect

Lockheed Martin•Owego, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. As the Open Computing Architect, you will serve as the technical authority for open computing architectures within the AMS portfolio. This role requires strategic vision, strong technical depth, and the ability to influence architectural direction across multiple programs. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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)
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)

Nice To Haves

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

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