Data Architect - Charleston, SC

Davidson Technologies, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance with ability and willingness to upgrade to TS.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering.
  • Proven experience with UML in MagicDraw (Cameo) for defining data structures.
  • Strong grasp of industrial control systems and PLC environments.

Responsibilities

  • Define end-to-end data architectures for software, integration, and embedded systems.
  • Decompose high-level software objects into detailed data structures and interfaces.
  • Specify byte-level signal representations for embedded systems.
  • Manage data interfaces for real-time control and telemetry.
  • Ensure alignment of software data structures with implementation-level exchanges.
  • Document interface control specifications (ICDs) and data definitions.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for consistent data implementation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on Navy HPTE systems and complex embedded environments.
  • Engagement with state-of-the-art data architecture practices.
  • Potential for career advancement with a focus on technical leadership.
  • Team-oriented culture emphasizing collaboration and communication.
Full Job Description
Davidson is seeking a Data Architect in Charleston, SC. This position is contingent on award.

Davidson is seeking a Data Architect to define and govern end-to-end data structures supporting Navy HPTE systems. The candidate will translate high-level software objects, attributes, and relationships into implementable data structures, extending down to byte-level signal definitions within embedded and control system environments. The role requires ensuring data consistency, traceability, and interoperability across all system layers.

Responsibilities
  • Define end-to-end data architectures spanning software, integration, and embedded environments
  • Decompose high-level software objects into detailed data structures, schemas, and interfaces
  • Specify data representations down to byte-level signals for embedded and control systems
  • Define and manage data interfaces supporting real-time control, telemetry, and system coordination
  • Ensure alignment between software data structures and implementation-level data exchanges
  • Develop and document interface control specifications (ICDs) and data definitions
  • Collaborate with software and engineering teams to ensure consistent data implementation across systems

Required Qualifications
  • Active DoD Secret clearance with ability and willingness to upgrade to TS
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in data architecture or data engineering

Technical Skills
  • Experience defining data structures from application-level objects to embedded-level representations using UML in MagicDraw (aka. Cameo)
  • Strong understanding of data modeling concepts, schemas, and interface definitions
  • Experience with embedded systems data structures, messaging, and signal-level definitions
  • Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC environments
  • Experience developing ICDs and interface specifications
  • Understanding of real-time data exchange and system integration patterns

Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of MOSA principles

Clearance:
  • Must have an active Secret Security Clearance

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