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Senior Staff Factory Systems Data Architect

Northrop Grumman

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IT - Software
Annapolis Junction, MD (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

The Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Microelectronics Design and Applications business pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefining the leading edge of exotic new technologies in computation, system security, and AI. Among our most challenging and exciting fields are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Transformational Computing (TC). In AI we are developing capabilities to apply next generation AI and machine learning to NGMS solutions. In TC we are leveraging NG proprietary superconducting technologies to transform computing beyond Moore's Law and advance development of large-scale high performance computing systems. You will work in a fast-paced team environment alongside a broad array of scientists and engineers to make these solutions a reality.

Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) engineering is seeking a Senior Staff Factory Systems Data Architect who will make significant and ongoing contributions to the maturation of our data driven processes. You will design, build, and oversee the deployment and operation of technology to capture, manage, store, and utilize structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the tools and processes around ETL and data visualization. They must have a proven ability to drive business results with a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes. They must be comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, internal data scientists, and functional teams in a fast-paced, research environment with an emphasis on driving collaboration, quality, and speed to market.

This position requires 100% work on site located at Linthicum, MD and/or Annapolis Junction, MD as needed.

Your responsibilities:
  • Create data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data.
  • Administer databases utilizing strong skills at sourcing data from a wide variety of formats.
  • Analyze database configurations to optimize the performance of end user models and dashboards.
  • Develop resilient and scalable pipelines capable of moving large volumes of data.
  • Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of data sources and data gathering techniques.
  • Coordinate with different functional teams to implement solutions and monitor outcomes.
  • Analyze multiple data sources in detail to identify trends and patterns using engineering fundamentals.


What you need to be successful in the role:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis to ensure that curated data is accurate, repeatable, and explainable.
  • Solid communication skills (written, verbal, and visual)
  • Ability to communicate data and engineering analysis regarding conclusions that were reached.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Development /programming of tools to improve pipeline efficiency, eliminate repetitive tasks, and implement new analysis tools/techniques.
  • Prioritization skills to manage workload and make sound decisions for assigned team's data analysis activities.
  • Ability to create and present data reports to support investigations.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical area with 14 years of relevant experience (12 years with technical MS; 9 years with a PhD in related field)
  • Previous Data Warehouse experience
  • Experience with modeling and normalizing complex data.
  • Experience manipulating and analyzing complex, high-volume, high-dimensionality data from multiple sources / systems of record.
  • Experience with ETL tools, data analytics platforms, and reporting services.
  • Proficient in Python
  • Excellent communication skills and customer facing experience.
  • Proven ability to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
  • Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing and transformation techniques
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance per business requirements. US Citizenship is a prerequisite of this.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Product Lifecycle experience
  • Experience working with Applied Materials APF Formatter and 300works
  • Experience working with Apache Ozone, HDFS
  • Experience with KDB
  • Experience with virtualization tools such as Trino/ Starburst
  • Tableau experience
  • Experience working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
  • Active clearance


Primary Level Salary Range: $153,000.00 - $229,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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