Data Platform Architect – Millennium Space Systems

Company:

Millennium Space Systems a part of Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) is a fast agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security like missile warning and Earth observation.

Our team is curious bold and innovative. We take risks innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch we know each one of us made it happen.

Job Summary:

The Data Platform Architect is responsible for designing implementing and optimizing scalable cloud-native data architectures supporting real-time and batch analytics across the enterprise. This role defines technical strategy leads solution design and ensures the reliability security and governance of MSSs data platforms. The architect will partner closely with engineering analytics cybersecurity and product teams to deliver highly performant and cost-efficient data capabilities. The new hire will report to the Data Platform Manager. This position will sit onsite at our office in El Segundo Ca.

This positions internal job isData Scientist. Our team is currently hiring for level 5.

Position Responsibilities:

Architect and design scalable cloud-native data platforms leveraging Azure AWS services.

Develop and maintain end-to-end data solutions supporting both real-time streaming and batch processing.

Implement modern data Lakehouse patterns using technologies such as Apache Kafka Spark Iceberg and cloud-native compute/storage.

Establish standards for data governance quality lineage security and compliance aligned with MSS and Boeing requirements.

Drive reliability performance cost optimization and observability across all data platform components.

Lead technical design reviews architecture diagrams and platform roadmaps.

Mentor and support engineering and analytics teams in cloud data engineering best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions.

Support enterprise initiatives including Synapse Purview and related modernization programs.

Ensure solutions meet ITAR and internal compliance requirements.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

7 years of experience in data architecture data engineering or cloud platform design

Strong experience building cloud-native data systems on Azure AWS or GCP

Hands-on expertise with streaming and distributed compute technologies (Kafka Spark)

Practical experience with lakehouse formats (Iceberg Delta etc.) and large-scale storage patterns

This position requires an active U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Deep understanding of data modeling metadata management lineage and governance frameworks

Experience designing scalable systems for both real-time and batch workloads

Strong communication skills; ability to lead design sessions and mentor engineering teams

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple technical initiatives

Experience with Azure Synapse Purview Databricks or equivalent platforms

Background supporting analytics BI and ML workloads

Experience in aerospace or other regulated industries (ITAR familiarity a plus)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems a Boeing Company we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs generally including health insurance flexible spending accounts health savings accounts retirement savings plans life and disability insurance programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:Level 5: $218450 $321250

Millennium is DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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