Data Engineer - Level 4

This Data Engineer - Level 4 role at Lockheed Martin Space focuses on building and maintaining full‑stack data pipelines and solutions across the data lifecycle to collect, ingest, process, store, and deliver data at scale.

Responsibilities

• Create data pipelines that cleanse, transform, and consolidate unstructured data into databases or data sources prepared for analysis
• Define and implement data solutions by establishing functional capabilities, security controls, backups, and recovery specifications
• Engage across all stages of the data solution lifecycle, including data analysis and profiling, modeling (conceptual, logical, physical), and the design of ETL, reporting, and analytics
• Maintain data system performance by diagnosing and resolving production and development issues
• Compute optimal parameter values to improve system efficiency
• Evaluate, integrate, and deploy new releases of software components
• Establish standards, best practices, and certification processes for data objects
• Collaborate with department data subject matter experts and analytics teams to create and optimize data and artificial intelligence learning models that meet stakeholder needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or a related field
• Proficiency with Python, MS SQL, JavaScript, and HTML
• Experience building and maintaining React web applications using JavaScript, CSS, and JSX
• Experience designing and maintaining Node.js based RESTful APIs
• Developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Harbor, and OpenShift deployments
• U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements

Technologies

• Python
• MS SQL
• JavaScript
• HTML
• React
• CSS
• JSX
• NodeJS
• RESTful APIs
• GitLab CI/CD
• Docker
• Harbor
• OpenShift
• LangChain
• LangGraph
• Ontologies
• Graph Database
• AI Orchestrators
• Agentic Agents
• RAG
• Optimized Token Chunking Strategies

Compensation

The base salary range varies by location. In most major metropolitan areas of California, Massachusetts, and New York, the range is $131,000 to $227,125. For other locations, the range is $113,900 to $200,905, with final figures reflecting the candidate’s work location and related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off and Holidays

Location and Remote Work

Location: King of Prussia, PA with remote work option. The role supports full-time remote telework; periodic travel to Lockheed Martin offices may be required for meetings.

Work Schedule

9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. Lockheed Martin also supports additional flexible schedules beyond the standard 40 hours per week.

Clearance and Eligibility

Clearance level: None. Citizenship requirement noted above in requisites.

Expression of Interest

By applying to this position, you express interest in the role and may be considered for other opportunities with similar skills and requirements. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this or future openings.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

SPACE

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First