Neon · 4 weeks ago
Digital Systems Engineering Platform Architect
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$265K/yr - $310K/yr
8+ years expNeon Aerospace is at the forefront of transforming the aerospace industry by leveraging automation and AI-driven tools. The Digital Engineering Platform Architect will design and implement the data and integration architecture to ensure seamless data flow across enterprise systems, while enabling advanced analytics and AI solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and implement the integration backbone across Neon’s enterprise systems
Establish frameworks for interoperability (APIs, OSLC, middleware, event-driven pipelines)
Ensure seamless traceability across the digital engineering toolchain
Architect and deploy Neon's enterprise data lakehouse for engineering, manufacturing, and business data
Define ingestion pipelines, transformation frameworks, and governance policies
Ensure high data veracity, lineage, and accessibility for downstream use
Establish Neon’s AI/ML infrastructure, including data pipelines, vector databases, and model-serving frameworks
Work with business and engineering stakeholders to identify high-value AI use cases
Ensure the digital backbone supports LLM integrations, predictive analytics, and model-based certification
Define standards for data management, integration practices, and API governance
Collaborate with IT to ensure infosec and compliance requirements are met
Create playbooks and guidelines for future engineers and data scientists to build upon
Act as Neon’s subject matter expert for data architecture, integrations, and AI enablement
Mentor junior engineers and influence technical decision-making across functions
Partner with the Director of IT, Systems Engineering Architect, and Configuration Management Lead to ensure a coherent and scalable digital ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture, systems integration, or digital engineering platform development
Proven expertise with data lakehouse technologies (Snowflake, Databricks, or equivalent)
Strong background in API design, middleware, and integration frameworks (OSLC, REST, GraphQL, event streaming)
Experience designing and deploying AI/ML infrastructure (vector DBs, model serving, data pipelines)
Hands-on proficiency with at least one modern programming language (Python, Rust, Java, or similar)
Deep understanding of digital engineering environments and how to connect them into a unified ecosystem
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries preferred
Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter, Siemens Polarion, and Cameo System Modeler integrations
Experience with MLOps tooling (MLflow, Kubeflow, or equivalent)
Cloud architecture experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Knowledge of compliance requirements (ITAR, CMMC, ISO 27001, etc.)
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
401k
Company
Neon
Neon is a global payments and e-commerce platform designed to help game publishers earn more money and independence from app stores.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$14M2024-11-12Series Unknown· $14M
Leadership Team
Chris Faught
Founder & CEO
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