Software Systems Architecture Sr - E3
King of Prussia, PAFull-time$96–178K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Software Systems Architecture Sr performs complex software design and provides architectural guidelines for current and future technology environments. The role bridges high-level system requirements and detailed software development, maintaining traceability and consistency across the lifecycle. It decomposes software requirements and uses MBSE methodologies and Cameo Systems Modeler to define, design, and maintain complex system architectures.
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Standard Job Description
Performs complex software design activities integrating multiple technologies. Provides architectural guidelines for all software design activities to current and future technological environments. Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge of technologies, planning, design, and analysis methodologies. Responsible for the design and architectural guidelines for current and future software technological activities.
This role bridges the gap between high-level system requirements and detailed software development, ensuring traceability and consistency across the lifecycle. The Software Systems Engineer will
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Decompose software requirements from systems and component requirements
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Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to define, design, and maintain complex system architectures using Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
Basic Qualifications
Experience in systems engineering, software engineering, or related field.
•Proven expertise in Cameo Systems Modeler / Cameo Enterprise Architecture or equivalent.
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Knowledge of SysML (System Modeling Language) and/or UML (Unified Modeling Language)
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Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship Required)
Desired Skills
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INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) or OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP).
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Demonstrated ability to author clear, concise, and traceable software requirements—including functional, non‑functional, and interface specifications—that align with stakeholder needs and project goals. Experience with DOORS a plus.
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Experience in Agile development, Configuration Management, DO-178C.
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Experience in aerospace, defense, or complex electronics.
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Clearance: Active secret security clearance
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Experience DOD Software CDRL Development
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, synergetic team environment.
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Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
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Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
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For (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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
How this job compares
Set against the 39,789 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$96–178K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$110–205K/yr563 salary ranges
- US median$133–215K/yr31,848 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $137K, is 13% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($158K) — in the middle half of Software Engineer salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 817 open Software Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 39,789 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Deloitte75 open
- Oracle63 open
- Carnegie Mellon University51 open
- Experience
- Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (32,746 postings).
- Education
- 12,439 of the 39,789 open Software Engineer jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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