Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a highly motivated and talented Experienced Data Engineer to join our team of experts in software development, AI engineering, and data science. As a key member of the Strategic Quality team, you will have the opportunity to design, build, and operate robust data pipelines and platforms that enable advanced analytics and AI‑driven solutions for the Space domain. This role offers a unique chance to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, drive innovation in data‑centric processes, help shape data‑strategy, and contribute to the development of solutions that address critical problems across the Space business area.
The Strategic Quality Software team is responsible for managing the core software applications used throughout Space Quality teams, and you will provide data‑infrastructure support to Production Quality and Program Quality teams as needed. Your primary responsibility will be to apply modern data‑engineering tools and techniques to existing Quality tools, developing new data‑centric applications that improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of Quality processes and drive successful business outcomes. You will utilize the Lockheed Martin AI Factory infrastructure to aid in the development, deployment, and monitoring of data services and pipelines.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic engineer with a strong foundation in data architecture, systems development, and cloud‑native data platforms. The ideal candidate will have a growth mindset, be curious and eager to learn about new technologies and solutions, and be committed to developing their skills and staying current with industry trends. You should be a team player who can collaborate effectively with others and be excited about the opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives that drive innovation and improvement. As an experienced engineer, you should be adaptable, able to navigate complex technical problems with minimal guidance, and ready to lead the design and implementation of production‑grade data solutions in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
Benefits of Employment:To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
•Medical
•Dental
•401k
•Paid time off
•Work/life balance
•Career development
•Mentorship opportunities
•Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.Basic Qualifications:Proficiency in programming languages: Python, Java (or Scala), and SQL; experience with data‑processing libraries such as pandas, PySpark, or Apache Beam.
Data‑pipeline development: Hands‑on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines using orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and big‑data processing frameworks (Spark, Flink).
Cloud platforms & services: Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services for data storage and processing (S3/ADLS, Redshift/BigQuery/Azure Synapse, Lambda/Functions, Glue, Dataflow).
Data modeling & warehousing: Design and implementation of star/snowflake schemas, data lakes, and data warehouses; familiarity with cataloging tools (AWS Glue Data Catalog, Azure Purview).
Version control & CI/CD: Proficient with Git (branching, pull‑request reviews) and automated pipelines for testing and deployment (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Desired Skills:Domain knowledge: Familiarity with aerospace/defense Quality Engineering processes, standards (AS9100, ISO‑9001), and the unique data characteristics of Space systems.
Business intelligence & visualization: Building and maintaining dashboards in Tableau, Power BI, or Looker to surface Quality metrics to stakeholders.
Vector databases & embedding techniques: Understanding of vector search (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus) to support Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and other AI‑driven use cases.
Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow or
PyTorch through class projects, internships, or
personal work.
Familiarity with the concepts of building a Retrieval
Augmented Generation (RAG) model and knowledge of
Large Language Models (LLM) concepts.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Data Science
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
