Senior Staff Data Fabric Architect – Driving Customer‑Centric Data Solutions, Predictive Analytics, AI‑Powered Insights, and Innovation for brighthush’s Global Aerospace & Manufacturing Excellence

About brighthush and the Data Fabric Revolution

brighthush stands at the forefront of aerospace precision and manufacturing ingenuity, delivering world‑class aircraft components and high‑performance industrial equipment. In today’s data‑driven world, we are redefining how industry leaders harness information to elevate performance, safety, and customer delight. Our Data Fabric initiative is the cornerstone of this transformation, weaving together on‑premise, cloud, and third‑party data sources into a single, self‑service ecosystem that powers real‑time analytics, predictive maintenance, and personalized customer journeys.

As a Senior Staff Data Fabric Architect, you will be the visionary behind this ecosystem, ensuring that data is secure, scalable, and always available to the right stakeholders at the right time. Your work will directly influence how brighthush delivers value to its customers, drives operational excellence, and maintains its competitive edge in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors.

Why Data Fabric Matters at brighthush

Data Fabric is more than a collection of tools; it is a mindset that unifies integration, governance, security, and analytics into a seamless experience. With a robust Data Fabric, brighthush can:

• Eliminate data silos and provide a single source of truth across the enterprise.
• Accelerate time‑to‑insight by enabling real‑time data access for analytics and machine learning.
• Reduce operational costs through efficient data storage and processing.
• Enhance data quality and compliance, ensuring every decision is backed by trustworthy information.
• Empower cross‑functional teams to innovate faster without being constrained by data availability.

Your Impact on Customer Experience

In this role, you will shape the data architecture that powers personalized product recommendations, predictive maintenance alerts, real‑time dashboards, and secure data pipelines. Your architectural decisions will directly influence how brighthush delivers value to its customers, improving satisfaction, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

• Define and evangelize the data fabric strategy. Craft a vision that aligns with brighthush’s long‑term business objectives and translates it into a detailed roadmap for customer‑centric initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable solutions. Work closely with product managers and business stakeholders to model data flows, identify integration points, and design solutions that meet performance, security, and compliance objectives.
• Champion best practices. Establish architectural patterns, coding standards, and design guidelines that ensure consistency across the organization.
• Drive innovation. Evaluate emerging technologies—such as edge analytics, AI‑driven data cataloging, and serverless data pipelines—to keep brighthush at the cutting edge.
• Lead the adoption of new data technologies. Evaluate and pilot new tools and platforms that can enhance the data fabric’s capabilities, ensuring they align with our security and governance frameworks.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with product managers, implementation leads, and business stakeholders to capture data requirements, validate design concepts, and align technical solutions with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops and design reviews, ensuring that all voices are heard and that the architecture remains customer‑centric.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams and executive leadership, translating complex technical concepts into business‑friendly language.
• Represent brighthush in cross‑functional steering committees, ensuring that data strategy is embedded in product roadmaps.
• Build strong relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure seamless integration of third‑party data sources.

Standards & Governance

• Develop and enforce data architecture standards, best practices, and guidelines.
• Champion data quality, security, and privacy principles across all data assets.
• Implement governance frameworks that support data lineage, auditability, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a living repository of architectural decisions, trade‑offs, and rationale.
• Ensure that all data handling practices comply with industry regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA.

Integration & Orchestration

• Lead the integration of diverse data sources—including on‑premise databases, brighthush cloud platforms, and third‑party APIs—into a unified data fabric.
• Leverage brighthush virtualization, cataloging, and metadata management tools to enable seamless data access.
• Design and implement data pipelines that support batch, streaming, and real‑time workloads.
• Ensure that data ingestion pipelines are resilient, fault‑tolerant, and meet SLAs for latency and throughput.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimize performance and cost efficiency across the data fabric.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineers, architects, and development teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing through regular brown‑bag sessions, code reviews, and knowledge bases.
• Identify skill gaps and design targeted training programs to elevate team capabilities.
• Champion diversity and inclusion by actively recruiting and retaining talent from underrepresented groups.
• Encourage cross‑disciplinary collaboration, enabling teams to learn from each other’s expertise.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate data‑related risks, including security vulnerabilities, privacy concerns, and regulatory compliance challenges.
• Implement robust monitoring and alerting mechanisms to detect anomalies and potential breaches.
• Develop incident response playbooks and conduct tabletop exercises to ensure preparedness.
• Collaborate with security teams to enforce encryption, access controls, and data masking across the fabric.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date risk register and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.

Thought Leadership

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data fabric, data management, and customer experience domains.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership, influencing strategic direction.
• Represent brighthush at industry conferences, webinars, and community forums.
• Publish white papers and technical blogs that showcase brighthush’s thought leadership.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers on emerging technologies and architectural patterns.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Produce comprehensive architecture documentation, design artifacts, and process guides to support knowledge transfer and future maintenance.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date repository of architectural decisions, trade‑offs, and rationale.
• Ensure that documentation is accessible, searchable, and aligned with governance standards.
• Collaborate with the knowledge management team to create a living library of best practices.
• Facilitate the creation of training materials and onboarding guides for new team members.

Essential Qualifications

• Education and Experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data architecture. (An associate’s degree with 8+ years of experience or a high school diploma with 10+ years of experience is also acceptable.)
• Data Fabric Expertise. Proven expertise in designing and implementing data fabric solutions using technologies such as brighthush virtualization, brighthush cataloging, and metadata management tools.
• Database Proficiency. Strong understanding of relational databases, NoSQL databases, data lakes, and data warehouses, and how they fit into a data fabric context.
• Cloud Platforms. Hands‑on experience with brighthush cloud platforms and services such as brighthush object storage, brighthush data lake storage, brighthush query service, brighthush data warehouse, and brighthush analytics platform.
• Programming Skills. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala for data manipulation and integration.
• Governance Knowledge. Deep knowledge of data governance, data quality, data security, and data privacy principles and best practices.
• Leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects, influence cross‑functional teams, and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Industry Experience. Experience in the aerospace or manufacturing industry, particularly with customer‑facing applications and data, is a strong plus.
• Problem‑Solving. Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a focus on delivering innovative and practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related technical role, with at least 5 years focused on large‑scale data fabric or distributed data systems.
• Experience with brighthush virtualization platforms and cataloging solutions.
• Advanced knowledge of brighthush cloud services and data lakehouse architectures.
• Experience with data governance frameworks (CDMP, DAMA) and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA).
• Strong leadership presence and a track record of building high‑performing technical teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic Thinking. Ability to align data architecture with long‑term business objectives.
• Technical Depth. Expertise in data virtualization, cataloging, metadata management, and brighthush cloud platforms.
• Communication. Clear articulation of complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Project Management. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Collaboration. Experience working with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Innovation. Passion for exploring emerging technologies and applying them to solve real‑world problems.
• Analytical Acumen. Ability to translate data insights into actionable business strategies.
• Adaptability. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic industry.

Career Growth & Learning Opportunities

At brighthush, your career trajectory is supported by a culture that values continuous learning and professional development. You will have access to:

• Mentorship from senior leaders and architects.
• Training programs on the latest data technologies and industry standards.
• Opportunities to present at internal and external conferences.
• Clear pathways to senior leadership roles, including Principal Architect, Director of Data Engineering, and Chief Data Officer.
• Cross‑functional projects that broaden your skill set and expose you to new business domains.
• Access to a curated library of technical resources, certifications, and learning tracks.
• Participation in innovation labs and hackathons to prototype new ideas.

Work Environment & Culture

brighthush fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment. Our remote‑first approach allows you to work from anywhere in the United States, while still enjoying the camaraderie of a close‑knit team. We value:

• Transparency – Open communication channels and regular town‑hall meetings.
• Agility – A lean, iterative development process that encourages experimentation.
• Diversity – A workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible schedules, generous paid time off, and support for personal well‑being.
• Innovation – A culture that rewards curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
• Community – Engagement in industry groups, volunteer initiatives, and knowledge sharing.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Base salary range: $131,000 – $174,000 USD, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual discretionary bonus potential based on performance and company results.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Wellness programs, including a Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development allowances.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Access to a global network of peers and industry experts.
• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive remote‑first culture.

Why Join brighthush?

As a Senior Staff Data Fabric Architect, you will be at the cutting edge of data technology, shaping the future of customer experience for one of the world’s most respected aerospace and manufacturing leaders. You will work alongside passionate, talented professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation. If you are ready to take on a role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic influence, we invite you to apply and help us build the next generation of data‑driven solutions.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to brighthush and lead the data fabric revolution.