Data Architectures Section Manager
Core
Lead a team of data architects and engineers to design, build, and operate enterprise-scale distributed data architectures, data fabrics, and streaming pipelines for mission-critical space programs.
Role type
Entry-level manager, hands-on IC
Builds
Resilient, secure, and scalable data platforms enabling advanced analytics, AI/ML, and real-time decision support
Domain
Defense/Aerospace, Distributed Systems, Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Data fabric/mesh design, Real-time data processing, Event-driven systems, Cloud-native services, Team leadership, Technical roadmap planning, Security compliance, Stakeholder management, Strategic hiring
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace experience, Edge computing, AI/ML data pipelines, High-performance computing
Technologies
Apache Kafka, Pulsar, Kinesis, Spark, Flink, Beam, S3-compatible storage, Cassandra, DynamoDB, MongoDB
Responsibilities
Lead architecture and implementation of distributed data platforms, Oversee development of scalable data pipelines, Drive adoption of modern data technologies, Enable secure cross-domain data sharing, Guide architectural data decisions, Manage and grow a team of ~6–10 staff, Set technical direction and priorities, Mentor staff in distributed systems, Partner with program leadership and customers, Translate mission needs into technical roadmaps, Support proposal development and executive briefings, Coordinate across software, AI/ML, cyber, and domain teams
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
