AI Data Architect Senior Staff

Job ID: 727057BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026
Description:As a Senior Staff AI Data Architect, you will be an instrumental member of the Data & AI Enablement organization supporting LM Space Systems to effect ground-breaking changes that enables advanced AI/ML capabilities, define new solutions, redefine older architectures, and shape ontology-driven frameworks.

Providing technical leadership and expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of Data Management & Governance capabilities from the data collection to the data consumers.

• Lead LM Space's Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and architecture, defining standards, patterns, and governance models that ensure consistent, high-quality master data across business domains and systems with AI/ML enablement.

• Partner across business areas and Enterprise with data engineering, analytics, and governance teams to design and implement scalable and secure data architectures enabling ontology-driven data models.

• Partner closely with business stakeholders, systems owners, and enterprise teams to translate business capabilities and data requirements into MDM solutions that advance AI/ML enablement, operational efficiency, analytics, and decision-making.

• Drive master data integration, data quality, and data lifecycle management, including source system alignment, golden record design, metadata management, and stewardship enablement.

• Provide technical and program management leadership with influence, guiding cross-functional teams, vendors, and integrators while mentoring junior architects and shaping enterprise data architecture best practices.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Master Data Management framework with AI/ML enablement in Aerospace industry, including ontology domain modeling and data quality management across multiple source systems.

• Strong expertise in enterprise data architecture and data modeling, including conceptual, logical, and physical models, and experience working within complex, federated data environments.

• Hands-on experience collaborating with Aerospace business stakeholders and system owners, translating business requirements into scalable AI/ML enabled data solutions and influencing decisions across organizational boundaries.

• Experience working in large, complex aerospace/defense organizations with formal data governance, security, and compliance requirements, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive alignment.

• Excellent executive-level communication and storytelling skills, capable of articulating complex data concepts, tradeoffs, and value in a clear, business-focused manner.
Desired Skills:
• Deep knowledge of Master Data Management platforms and patterns (e.g., CP4D, SAP MDG) including reference data management

• Strong data governance and stewardship enablement skills, with experience partnering with data owners, stewards, and governance bodies to operationalize policies, standards, and accountability.

• Ability to influence and lead across matrixed organizations, aligning business, IT, and enterprise stakeholders without direct authority through clear communication and trusted relationships.

• Experience designing and implementing data integration and interoperability solutions, leveraging APIs, AI/ML, ontologies, event-driven architectures, and modern data platforms (cloud, hybrid, on-prem)

• Experience with SAP S4/HANA (ERP), PTC Windchill (PLM), Siemens Team Center (PLM), Dassault 3D Experience (PLM) or VE-CAMS & Apriso (MES)

• Experience with data virtualization (Tibco), reporting tools (Tableau, Webi), data storage (DB2, HANA, Oracle), Cloud and on-prem platforms, and Extract Transform Load processes (SAP Data Services), and CP4D data management platform

• Experience with data catalog and business glossary platforms

• Experience working in Aerospace industry
Clearance Level: None
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Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $167,000 - $289,340. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First