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The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software and cloud architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. The Data Platforms and Architectures Department in ISCD is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge data architectures, and solutions. Our mission is to empower various civil and national security space customers with cutting-edge data architectures enabling them to build multi-domain, data-centric organizations through excellence in data management, orchestration, integration and fusion, and cloud development. Join us as a Data Architect and Solutions Engineer to lead, innovate, and build next generation, enterprise, scalable, and resilient data solutions. This is a full-time position, requiring 100% onsite and an be based in El Segundo, Ca, Colorado Spring, Co or Chantilly, Va What You’ll Be Doing Collaborating closely with National Security Space, United States Space Force, and other Department of Defense customers. Providing advanced data architecture and engineering designs and solutions for the space enterprise. Leading the development of highly resilient and efficient data architectures, platforms, and solutions that are central to both current and future information systems. Supporting our customers by managing rapidly growing data volumes with innovative data platforms. Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams to build and deploy prototypes and internal enterprise applications/platforms that support the customer’s mission using public and private cloud. Adapting duties, responsibilities, and activities as needed to meet evolving organizational requirements. Driving increased velocity and innovation for Aerospace and our customers through the development of these data solutions. What You Need To Be Successful Minimum Requirements:, Sr Member of Technical Staff Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field from an accredited institution. 5+ years of professional experience in software development, data engineering, software and data architecture development, or similar technical specializations. Strong technical leadership acumen and experience Intermediate to advanced proficiency in designing, developing, and implementing data-intensive cloud-native applications using Python, C/C++, Java, etc. Hands on experience in building enterprise AI ready data management systems, data operations, integration and fusion. Hands-on experience with cloud-native application development and deployment across both cloud and on-premises platforms using technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm. Familiarity with building modern AI capabilities, LLMs, RAGs, Agentic AI systems. Familiarity in cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Platform One). Willing to travel occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally if required. This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree (Masters, or PhD) in Computer Science or a related STEM field. Expertise in modern data architectures, paradigms, solutions, and platforms for multi-domain enterprise organizations. (e.g. data lakehouse, data fabric, data mesh, etc.) Proficiency in data security, management, governance, orchestration, integration and fusion, virtualization, and access. Knowledge of knowledge graphs, and ontologies. Proficiency in microservices and cloud architectures. Familiarity with latest AI advancements in data management, governance, and operations Familiarity with Palantir Foundry. Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance. We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $110,400.00 - $165,500.00 Pay Basis: Annual Leadership Competencies Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who: Operate Strategically Lead Change Engage with Impact Foster Innovation Deliver Results Ways We Reward Our Employees During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include: Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation. Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at peoplemangmnt.mailbox@aero.org . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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