Enterprise Data Architect

Description Leidos isseekinganEnterprise Data Architect to join the Air Traffic Business Area within the Homeland Sector, supporting the development of the Leidos Common Automation Platform (L-CAP). L-CAP is a mission-critical, future-ready automation platform built on a hybrid cloud data mesh architecture, enabling next-generation air traffic management capabilities. You will lead enterprise data architecture for a hybrid cloud data mesh platform supporting real-time air traffic management and next-generation aviation services. We are building with an AI-first engineering mindset, embracing emerging AI capabilities and modern development practices to accelerate delivery, improve software quality, and continuously evolve how we design and build mission-critical systems. This position supports government programs and requires the ability to obtain andmaintaina favorable Public Trust investigation.

This role is part of a growing program, and hiring will depend on available funding. We review applications on a rolling basis, but the timeline for interviews and offers may vary. In some cases, we may extendcontingent offersthat become active once funding is confirmed.

This position is located inGaithersburg, MD; Egg Harbor Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions of air travelers.

This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work. Candidates should reside a commutable distance to one of the above locations.

What You'll DoDefine the data mesh architecture including domain boundaries and data productsEstablish the enterprise data governance framework and standardsDesign real-time streaming data pipelines for operational aviation dataArchitect event-driven data integration patterns across platform servicesDefine data product standards including contracts, quality, and discoverabilityDevelop the data integration strategy across legacy and modern systemsPlan and oversee legacy data migration to the new platform architectureEstablish data quality standards, monitoring, and remediation processesCoordinate cross-ART data architecture decisions and dependenciesImplement metadata management and data cataloging solutionsDefine data architecture for operational ATC data including real-time processing pipelines and low-latency data access patternsEstablish schema governance and data contract management ensuring interoperability across modernized and legacy servicesDesign latency management strategies for time-critical ATC data flows supporting real-time operational decisionsImplement data lineage tracking providing traceability from source operational systems through processing to consumptionChampion an AI-first engineering culture byidentifyingand applying AI-assisted development capabilities, automation, and emerging software engineering practices that improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and delivery.

Core Technical Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of relevant data architecture experienceor 10+ years with a Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Enterprise data architecture leadership for large-scale platformsData mesh architecture design and implementation experienceData governance framework development and enforcementEvent streamingexpertise(Apache Kafka or equivalent) at scaleReal-time data pipeline design for mission-critical applicationsExpertiseacross SQL and NoSQL database technologiesDistributed data systems architecture and performance optimizationAdvanced data modeling for complex operational domainsExperience with real-time data processing architectures and low-latency streaming systemsKnowledge of operational data semantics in complex system environmentsExperience with schema governance, data contracts, and data lineage implementationAbility to obtain and maintain a Public TrustU.S. citizenship requiredSuccessful completion of background investigations as required by the government customerPreferred / Desired QualificationsAviation or FAA data systems experienceGraph database design and implementationData lake architecture and governanceMaster data management (MDM) strategy and toolsGDPR and data privacy compliance experienceCloud-native data services (AWS/Azure)DataOpsand data pipeline automationExperience with ATC or aviation operational data systems and real-time processing requirementsKnowledge of data architecture patterns for safety-critical operational environmentsWhy Leidos?

You'll work on systems w performance, precision, and reliability matter

•every second. This is not experimental AI for prototypes. This is disciplined, responsible AI applied to mission-critical software that supports national infrastructure.

If you're excited by solving complex problems in regulated, real-world environments

•and using AI as a force multiplier rather than a shortcut

•we'd like to talk.

ATMCIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo

•because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30

•and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

August 21, 2026For U.S.

Positions:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.