Data Platform Engineer

Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) is seeking an experienced Data Platform Engineer to support the AI Factory team and product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Kubernetes and data engineering, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our data platform, including data pipelines. You will work closely with our engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of our data systems with our applications and services.

Key Responsibilities:
Design, build, and maintain our data platform, including data pipelines
Develop and implement Kubernetes-based data infrastructure, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
Administer and optimize databases, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Develop and maintain data pipelines using tools such as Apache Beam, Apache Spark, or Apache Kafka
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate data systems with applications and services
Ensure data security, compliance, and governance, including data encryption, access control, and auditing
Monitor and optimize data platform performance, including latency, throughput, and resource utilization
Develop and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, technical guides, and operational runbooks

What's In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience in data platform engineering, with a focus on Kubernetes and database engineering
Strong understanding of data pipelines, data storage, or database administration
Strong programming skills or software development in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Experience with development methodologies and version control systems such as Git

Desired skills

Experience with database administration, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK
Experience with data science and machine learning, including data modeling, data mining, and predictive analytics
Understanding of data security, compliance, and governance, including data encryption, access control, and auditing
Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Google Cloud Platform Cloud SQL).
Familiarity with logging and monitoring best practices for databases and applications.
Creative and resourceful when it comes to problem-solving
A passionate can-do attitude. You are not afraid to try, learn, and improve
Self-motivated, self-directed, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment in an industry that constantly changes
Empathy for teammates/users and a desire to make their work frictionless and more efficient
Passion for building things that are useful

EEO

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.

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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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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

Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.