Data Engineer

About The Company
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing technology and innovation to solve complex challenges. Renowned for its commitment to excellence, integrity, and diversity, Lockheed Martin employs some of the industry's brightest minds to develop cutting-edge solutions that enhance safety and security worldwide. The company fosters a culture of purposeful innovation, emphasizing employee development, inclusivity, and corporate responsibility. With a focus on work-life balance, flexible schedules, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity, Lockheed Martin strives to create an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems' C4ISR team on a remote basis. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining a production-grade AWS-based Data Lake and Digital Framework for a non-DoD customer. The Data Engineer will develop high-throughput data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, cataloging, and serving data critical to AI/ML, command-and-control applications, and unified HMI systems. Collaborating closely with AWS Infrastructure Architects, AI/ML Engineers, Software Developers, and other cross-functional teams, you will ensure data quality, security, and optimal performance across the entire mission workflow, from detection to recovery. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a one-of-a-kind project aligned with Lockheed Martin's strategic goals and commitment to innovation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional data engineering experience
• Minimum of 3 years designing and operating AWS-native data lakes for mission-critical or high-volume workloads
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred
• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty (required)
• Solutions Architect – Professional certification (highly desirable)
• Proven experience working in SAFe/Agile environments with cross-functional teams
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the architecture of the AWS Data Lake, including raw, curated, and analytics-ready zones, with lifecycle management policies
• Build and maintain high-throughput ingestion pipelines utilizing schema-on-write and schema-on-read strategies
• Develop data transformation processes, manage metadata, and ensure data security and governance
• Collaborate with system architects, AI/ML engineers, and software teams to ensure seamless data integration and performance
• Implement and optimize data pipelines using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Kinesis, Redshift, Athena, and others
• Integrate MBSE data from Cameo to DOORSNEXT into data pipelines for comprehensive data management
• Support data quality, security, and compliance standards throughout the data lifecycle

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and location
• Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Parental Leave
• Education Assistance and professional development opportunities
• Work-life balance with flexible schedules, including a 4x10 work week schedule
• Incentive plans and remote work flexibility

Equal Opportunity

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunity for all employees.