Systems Security Architect- Owego, NY - Advanced

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.

Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

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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THE WORK

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 Active Collateral Secret clearance to start; you must be a U.S. Citizen 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.

Welcome to Owego - 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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Who You Are

• Holds an Active Secret clearance and can obtain Top‑Secret, SCI, and SAP/SAR as needed.
• Proficient in anti‑tamper architecture, secure hardware, and trusted‑computing concepts.
• Proficient with FPGA/SoC platforms (Xilinx, Intel, Microchip) and embedded system design.
• Familiar with the defense systems lifecycle, NSA‑approved cryptographic standards, and requirements tools such as DOORS.
• Knowledgeable of cyber‑governance frameworks (RMF, LO/CLO) and able to mentor junior engineers.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

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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Desired Skills

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.

Other Important Information

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.