Data Engineer

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Supports NASA’s external engagement platform by designing data models and schemas, managing metadata and taxonomies, monitoring data quality, documenting lineage and lifecycle processes, analyzing integrations, and preparing data for analytics and AI. The role also develops governance documentation, supports CRM and workflow systems, and coordinates cross-functional data initiatives. Hybrid work in Houston is preferred, with remote consideration.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join the team with Intuitive Machines, a teammate company! This position is hybrid preferred, remote considered position.

NASA’s Front Door (NFD) program is seeking a Data Engineer to support enterprise data architecture, governance, quality, and integration for NASA’s external engagement platform. This role helps build and maintain the data foundation that enables intake workflows, CRM operations, analytics readiness, and cross Agency data interoperability.

The Data Engineer will:

Support NFD’s data architecture, governance, quality, and integration work by designing and refining data models; maintaining metadata, vocabularies, and taxonomies; documenting lineage, mappings, and lifecycle processes; developing data quality rules and remediation guidance; supporting integration analysis and source to target designs; preparing data for analytics and AI; and delivering clear documentation across all data domains.

  • Design and refine logical/physical data models and schemas
  • Maintain metadata repositories, taxonomies, glossaries, and authoritative definitions
  • Develop and monitor data quality rules, metrics, and remediation plans
  • Document lineage, mappings, interfaces, retention, and lifecycle processes
  • Support integration requirements, exchange analysis, and source to target designs
  • Assist with analytics, dashboards, metrics development, and AI readiness
  • Produce architecture, governance, quality, integration, and analytics documentation
  • Other duties as assigned or required

Required Qualifications

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

  • Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2- 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Strong skills in data modeling, schema design, and metadata management
  • Experience with CRM/workflow systems (Salesforce preferred)
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical/data solutions
  • Experience supporting governance, stewardship, and cross functional coordination
  • Strong documentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience preparing data for analytics or AI initiatives
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage parallel workstreams

Requisition Preferences:

  • 8+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
  • Experience in NASA, Federal environments, or enterprise governance frameworks
  • Salesforce data architecture, metadata tools, or object modeling
  • Knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, lifecycle management, and MDM
  • Experience with dashboards, metrics, or analytics ready data models
  • Experience supporting AI/ML data preparation
  • Familiarity with data cataloging and metadata tools
  • Experience with PowerApps/Power BI
  • Hybrid telework from Houston preferred, Remote considered

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have:

  • Excellent personal and professional career growth
  • 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
  • Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
  • Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
  • Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
  • Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

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Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/10/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area
  • Strong skills in data modeling, schema design, and metadata management
  • Experience with CRM or workflow systems; Salesforce preferred
  • Ability to translate business requirements into technical and data solutions
  • Experience supporting governance, stewardship, and cross-functional coordination
  • Strong verbal and written documentation and communication skills
  • Experience preparing data for analytics or AI initiatives
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage parallel workstreams
  • 8+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or enterprise data management
  • Experience in NASA, federal environments, or enterprise governance frameworks
  • Salesforce data architecture, metadata tools, or object modeling experience
  • Knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, lifecycle management, and MDM
  • Experience with dashboards, metrics, or analytics-ready data models
  • Experience supporting AI/ML data preparation
  • Familiarity with data cataloging and metadata tools
  • Experience with PowerApps or Power BI
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required
  • Ability to complete a U.S. government background investigation

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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