1LMX PPM UDE-Starburst Data Engineer / Software Engineer, Sr

Description: Lockheed Martin is on a transformational journey that includes business process reinvention, as well as Agile and Digital transformations. This transformation is Lockheed Martin’s path to the future with its interconnected environment where transactional systems are very intuitive and data becomes actionable information that drives decisions to create value across the entire lifecycle.


To help us along this journey, we are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our PPM Unified Data Exchange (UDE) and Starburst team. This role will focus on building, securing, and scaling a data platform that enables performant, governed and secure access to data across multiple domains and sources.


This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical depth in distributed data systems, cloud infrastructure and security by design, with the ability to collaborate closely with product team and consumers.


Key Responsibilities:

- Design, build and maintain a data platform using Starburst/Trino as a core query engine
- Enable secure, performant data access across multiple data sources (object storage, relational databases, streaming systems, etc.)
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code for data and platform services
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipeline for data platform and deployments
- Apply DevSecOps best practices
- Optimize query performance, cost, reliability across distributed environments
- Partner with governance, security and product teams to ensure compliance and data trust
- Support and evolve UDE that enables self-service and data analytics
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Basic Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in Data Engineering and/or DevSecOps
- Strong experience with Starburst Enterprise/Trino/Presto
- Strong experience with advanced Linux scripting and proficiency in a language. Preferred Redhat 8 Administration and Ansible
- Experience with Iceberg, Hive, or similar table formats
- Solid understanding of distributed query engines and data architectures
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc)
- Hands on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform or similar IaC tools
- Proficiency in at least on programming language (Python, or similar)
- Experience implementing data security, access controls and governance at scale
- Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills
- US Citizenship is required for this role
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of data mesh, domain oriented data architectures
- Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc)
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $107,300 - $185,840. 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 $93,200 - $164,450. 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First