Systems Security Architect- Owego, NY - Advanced

Our SEMS (Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems) organization within Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) creates cutting‑edge anti‑tamper, program‑protection, and secure‑hardware solutions for government customers. From radar and electronic warfare to cyber‑resilient platforms, we safeguard mission‑critical assets against sophisticated threats.

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In this important role you will:

- Define system functionality, states, and modes while specifying anti‑tamper design features.

- Lead anti‑tamper subsystem design - requirements development, trade studies, implementation, maturation, and threat‑analysis counter‑measure planning.

- Generate and maintain Protection Plans and related artifacts.

- Communicate and coordinate with program leadership, external customers, and independent government review teams.

- Create information‑handling plans for Program Protection and develop test plans & procedures.

- Participate in internal/external working groups, technical interchange meetings, and program milestone reviews.

- Perform subsystem risk management, developing and executing mitigation strategies.

- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary engineering team to develop secure‑processing software, FPGA and hardware designs, and program‑management deliverables.

- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain

; you must be a

for consideration.

You will be part of the SEMS organization at our Owego, NY site. At Lockheed Martin in Owego you’ll join an innovative team developing our future multi‑function radar, electronic‑warfare, and communications sensors. The location also houses a 120,000‑sq‑ft machining center equipped with state‑of‑the‑art machining, welding, sheet‑metal, assembly, surface‑treatment, and paint capabilities, supported by certified operators, programmers, and engineers delivering world‑class support to customers.

- a charming historic village along the Susquehanna River with a small‑town feel, just a short drive from Ithaca, NY. Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, fishing on the Owego Riverwalk, and local hiking, skiing, and snow‑shoe trails for winter recreation.

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- Holds an

and can obtain

as needed.

- Proficient in anti‑tamper architecture, secure hardware, and trusted‑computing concepts.

- Proficient with

(Xilinx, Intel, Microchip) and embedded system design.

- Familiar with the

, NSA‑approved cryptographic standards, and requirements tools such as DOORS.

- Knowledgeable of cyber‑governance frameworks (RMF, LO/CLO) and able to mentor junior engineers.

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Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

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Ability to obtain Secret clearance prior to start.

Proficient in anti‑tamper architecture, secure hardware, and trusted‑computing concepts.

Familiar with the defense systems lifecycle

Bachelors degree in a STEM related field with 8+ years of related experience.

Proficient with FPGA/SoC platforms (Xilinx, Intel, Microchip) and embedded system design.

Familiar with NSA‑approved cryptographic standards, and requirements tools such as DOORS.

Knowledgeable of cyber‑governance frameworks (RMF, LO/CLO) and able to mentor junior engineers.

Experience conducting threat modeling and risk assessments for classified hardware platforms.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret

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.

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $118,700 - $209,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $136,500 - $236,555. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

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