Senior Data Architect

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

6d•$120,300 - $202,800

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation’s Office of the CIO has established a Data and AI Services team that provides advanced modeling, machine learning, and predictive analytics to inform enterprise services operations and strategic decision-making. The Senior Data Architect will design, implement, and govern enterprise-scale data solutions supporting operations, including integration of identity management, ERP, digital libraries, and AI-powered knowledge management systems. The role combines data engineering, AI/ML, and enterprise architecture, shaping how the corporation manages and uses data.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
8–10+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering, including 5+ years designing enterprise-scale data solutions.
Proven experience with cloud architectures such as AWS, Azure, or GCP; data modeling; data governance; and API design.
Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Neo4j and pipeline orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect.
Working knowledge of data formats and standards such as JSON, XML, Parquet, and RDF/OWL.
Experience addressing AI/ML data requirements, including vector databases and semantic search.
Familiarity with data security, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience with LLM/AI architecture, knowledge graphs, ontologies, and semantic web technologies such as RDF, SPARQL, and OWL.
Experience with SAP 4/HANA, Workday, or ServiceNow.
Background in aerospace, defense, or government environments.
Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect or Google Data Engineer.
Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, along with DevOps/Infrastructure-as-Code experience.
For the Senior Data Architect V level: at least 10 years in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical field, and familiarity with streaming data architectures and real-time data processing.

Responsibilities

Design enterprise data architecture frameworks integrating identity management, ERP, digital libraries, and AI/ML applications.
Develop data models, schemas, and ontologies to enable semantic interoperability and knowledge graphs.
Architect data pipelines and semantic layers supporting Graph RAG and AI-driven knowledge management systems.
Lead integration architecture for enterprise systems, including ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time synchronization, master data management, and data quality monitoring.
Define and enforce governance policies for CUI, proprietary, and classified information, including classification frameworks and role-based access control architectures.
Architect scalable, cost-effective solutions for more than 90,000 documents and ongoing growth across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Partner with IT, cybersecurity, library services, and mission teams.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and communicate architecture decisions to diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
401(k) plan with company-paid contributions of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, plus matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
Flexible spending accounts.
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
Relocation assistance.
Professional growth and development programs.
Education assistance programs.
Inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.