SteerBridge
Data Architect
$145K–$170K
Vienna, VA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Jun 11, 2026
- Experience
- 6+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or software engineering with a focus on backend data systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
About the job
Designs and maintains scalable cloud-based data architectures and pipelines supporting aviation maintenance, logistics, analytics, and mission readiness.
What you'll do
- Design data architectures, models, platforms, and warehouses for analytics and operational needs.
- Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines; maintain data governance, security, quality, and platform performance.
- Support cloud modernization and collaborate on machine learning and advanced analytics solutions.
What they ask for
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or software engineering focused on backend data systems.
- Proficiency with Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, and Git; experience with data warehousing technologies and large-scale data environments.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn.
- Experience with cloud data architectures, distributed computing, AI/ML workflows, or mission-critical programs.
Pay
USD 145,000–170,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
Python, SQL, Pandas, PySpark, NumPy, Git, Databricks, Amazon Redshift
AI focus
Collaborates on data solutions supporting machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives; preferred experience includes AI/ML workflows and machine learning frameworks.
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