Data Architect & Cloud Solutions Innovator

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) Plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Data Architect and Solutions Engineer in El Segundo to lead data architectures, platforms, and enterprise solutions for space programs. You will collaborate with DoD customers and national security space programs to deliver resilient, scalable data systems.

You will design cloud-native data architectures, manage large data volumes, and guide cross-functional teams in deploying cutting-edge data management and AI-enabled capabilities across cloud and on-prem

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or related STEM field.
• 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.
• Proficiency in building data-intensive cloud-native applications using Python, C/C++, Java, etc.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native deployment across cloud and on-premises platforms (Kubernetes, Docker, Helm).
• Familiarity with modern AI capabilities, LLMs, RAGs, and Agentic AI systems.
• Willing to travel domestically/internationally if required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with DoD customers and national security space programs.
• Provide advanced data architecture and engineering designs for space enterprise.
• Lead resilient data architectures, platforms, and solutions for current and future systems.
• Support customers by managing growing data volumes with innovative platforms.
• Lead multi-functional teams to build prototypes and internal enterprise apps using cloud.
• Adapt duties to evolving organizational requirements.
• Drive velocity and innovation through data solutions.

Skills

Cloud-native design

Python

C/C++

Java

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

AI/data management

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or related STEM

Advanced degree (Masters/PhD) desired

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

Palantir Foundry

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Data Architect and Solutions Engineer in El Segundo to lead data architectures, platforms, and enterprise solutions for space programs. You will collaborate with DoD customers and national security space programs to deliver resilient, scalable data systems.

You will design cloud-native data architectures, manage large data volumes, and guide cross-functional teams in deploying cutting-edge data management and AI-enabled capabilities across cloud and on-prem