Data Platform Architect - Millennium Space Systems

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 MSS’s 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., * 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.

• 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 Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process., This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee., This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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: $218,450 - $321,250

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

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.