Data Engineer

Key Skills

Apache Airflow, AWS, Azure, Cloud computing, Java Programming, Kubernetes-K8s, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, Python Programming, Spark Core, SQL

Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.

The Datacentric Platforms and Architectures Department seeks a creative and hard-working software or data engineer to join a team of motivated engineers passionate about researching, prototyping, understanding, and building data platforms for the space enterprise. Join us to accomplish innovative work on modern data platforms that adopt the cloud and encompass self-service features. 

This role is hybrid with onsite presence in Chantilly, VA.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build data platforms and architectures for various data domains that provide operational excellence, security, reliability, performance & cost optimization. We use these platforms to increase velocity and innovation for Aerospace and our customers.
• Lead, coordinate, and collaborate with multi-functional teams, customers, and vendors for developing and implementing an overall organizational data strategy of enterprise data systems. This includes data model designs and prototypes, implementation and management of data warehouses or databases, and data analytics platforms.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Sr. Data Engineer: (Engineering Specialist)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field(s)
• 8 or more years of experience in relevant fields in the industry.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of programming languages such as Python and/or Java
• Familiarity with data integration tools and pipelines such as Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, AWS services, custom built services, or others
• Experience with building high-performance data architectures
• Familiarity with docker containers and cloud deployments (ex., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes/EKS)
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL database solutions (ex., MongoDB, MySQL)
• Willingness to obtain a Top Secret/SSBI clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced [Masters, PhD] degree from an accredited program in computer science or other applicable STEM concentration
• Extensive knowledge of cloud services
• Knowledge of semantic data management or graph databases (ex. Neo4J, AWS Neptune)
• Current Top Secret/SSBI clearance

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.