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Staff Engineer Software - Data Architect (San Diego CA)

at Northrop Grumman

📍 United States-California-San Diego Hybrid 💰 $177K – $265K USD / year Posted March 13, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $177K – $265K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Data & Analytics

About this role

This role involves leading data architecture initiatives for aerospace and defense systems, focusing on sensor data processing, storage, and dissemination within a high-security environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead data architecture design
  • Manage sensor data processing
  • Develop data dissemination solutions
  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Ensure data security

Technical Overview

Technical scope includes data science, storage, analytics, telemetry data processing, and cloud solutions, with a focus on security clearance requirements.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data architect with extensive experience in data science, storage, and dissemination, particularly in defense or aerospace environments. They are skilled in leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to develop innovative data solutions.

Must-Have Skills

Data architectureData scienceData storageData disseminationStakeholder influence

Nice-to-Have Skills

Sensor data processingTelemetry dataCloud storage solutionsData lifecycle management

Tools & Platforms

Cloud storageData analytics platforms

Required Skills

Data architectureData scienceData storageData disseminationSensor dataTelemetry feeds

Hard Skills

Data architectureData scienceData storageData analyticsData disseminationSensor data processingTelemetry feedsCloud storageData integrationData lifecycle management

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing stakeholdersCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Certifications

Required

SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information)

Industry & Role

Industry Aerospace & Defense
Job Function Design and lead data architecture for aerospace defense systems
Role Subtype Data Architect
Tech Domains Kubernetes, Docker, Python, Java, Cybersecurity

Clearance & Visa

Clearance Required SCI
Visa Sponsorship No

Keywords for Your Resume

Data ArchitectData scienceData storageData disseminationSensor dataTelemetry feedsData lifecycleCloud storageData analysisData solutionsData acquisitionData processingData integrationData architecture designData analytics

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with data architecture, No security clearance (SCI), Inability to lead cross-functional teams

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