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.
Benefits
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.