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The Aerospace Corporation · 15 hours ago

Senior Data Architect

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$151K/yr - $227K/yr

10+ years exp

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. The Senior Data Architect will oversee the overall vision, strategy, and integration of software and data products, ensuring alignment with government expectations and developing resilient, mission-ready solutions.

AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with mission and program leads to identify operational needs and translate them into clear technical requirements, architectural patterns, and integrated system components

Lead cross-functional teams spanning data, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud domains to create a cohesive, interoperable technology ecosystem

Develop shared architectures, reusable components, and common services that accelerate multi-program integration and reduce time-to-field

Serve as the primary technical interface for senior leadership, mission executives, and program sponsors

Communicate complex technical concepts in simple, business-impact language to diverse audiences

Ensure that software solutions are modular, secure, scalable, and positioned for future capabilities

Oversee the development lifecycle with an eye for security, scalability, and adaptability to emerging technologies

Qualification

Data architectureSoftware engineeringCloud-native systemsCybersecurityAIData governanceLeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field

10+ years of experience in leadership roles within data architecture and software engineering

Demonstrated experience in modern data architecture (data lakes/warehouses, data mesh/fabric, data products, streaming)

Federated governance models that let multiple organizations co-own a shared platform, setting common rules for data, security, and change

Proven ability to translate complex mission objectives into effective technical architectures

Exemplary ability to influence stakeholders and guide programs without direct authority, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts (SMEs)

This position requires the 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

Preferred

Demonstrated experience with U.S. DoD, space, and intelligence programs

Experience in designing cyber-secure data architectures and implementing Zero Trust frameworks

Familiarity with OPIR, SDA tracking missions, missile defense, and kill-chain acceleration is highly desirable

Knowledge of agentic AI, autonomous systems, and large-scale simulation (ModSim)

Benefits

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