Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
This req may be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Principal or Sr Principal Data Engineer to join our Digital Strategy & Analytics team. This position is located in Melbourne, Florida. This position can be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Are you motivated to work in an environment that will challenge you, force you to continuously innovate, and work on solutions that make a difference for your customers? Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems relies on our team to provide the insights needed to drive performance across a broad range of strategic activities. We are looking for a passionate Data Engineer to design and develop an ecosystem of interconnected business systems, virtualized data pipelines, data catalogs, and end-user consumable data products.
You will share in the ownership of the technical vision and direction for a Digital Ecosystem that changes the way we see and use data. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, hardworking, and have demonstrated the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and run a data architecture plan that supports business goals and objectives.
Build and maintain data models and metadata standards to facilitate data integration and analysis.
Work with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and develop solutions to meet those requirements.
Work across technical teams and product owners to provide an architectural recommendation.
Lead a technical and technology assessment initiative to develop and deliver a recommendation for digitizing core business functions.
Understand the current business processes, systems and their functions to be able to develop a recommendations for the digital ecosystem.
Ensure that data storage and retrieval solutions are in line with business requirements.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skill.
Collaboration and problem-solving skills.
Basic Qualifications
For the Principal Data Engineer are a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with at least 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with at least 3 years of experience
For the Sr Principal Data Engineer are a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with at least 8 years of experience OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with at least 6 years of experience
Experience with data architecture, data models, physical database designs, data integration strategy and design for operational systems, systems integration, and analytical systems
Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Knowledge of data governance best practices, data quality standards, and data security protocols
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a STEM field with 7 years of relevant experience.
5 years of experience working with ETL techniques and frameworks.
Expert in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools.
Experience with NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Neo4J, etc.)
Familiarity with Data Virtualization, Warehousing, Cataloging, and Orchestration concepts and tools (e.g. Denodo, Collibra, Airflow).
Experience having led/participated in Data Architecture Strategy and Roadmap engagements
Development experience utilizing Hadoop, Spark, PowerShell, and automation scripts.
Experience with data platform technologies (e.g., Palantir, Databricks, etc.).
Experience with Data Virtualization, Warehousing, Cataloging, and Orchestration tools (e.g. Denodo, Collibra, Airflow, DataHub, etc.)
Experience with UI/UX design and development / Graphic Design
Top Secret clearance
CompTIA Security+ Certification or Equivalent 8570 Certification"
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years (Principal) or 8+ years (Sr Principal); OR Master's in STEM with 3+ years (Principal) or 6+ years (Sr Principal).
- Experience with data architecture, data models, physical database design, systems integration, and analytical systems.
- Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Knowledge of data governance best practices, data quality standards, and data security protocols.
- Ability to transfer and maintain an adjudicated government Secret clearance and required program access within a reasonable period.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills; collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with ETL techniques and frameworks (preferred minimum 5 years).
- Expertise in Python and advanced SQL.
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Neo4J).
- Familiarity with data virtualization, warehousing, cataloging, and orchestration tools (e.g., Denodo, Collibra, Airflow, DataHub).
- Experience with Hadoop, Spark, PowerShell, automation scripting.
- Experience with data platform technologies (e.g., Palantir, Databricks).
- Experience leading data architecture strategy and roadmap engagements.
- Top Secret clearance (preferred) and/or CompTIA Security+ or equivalent 8570 certification (preferred).
- Experience or familiarity with UI/UX design and graphic design (preferred).
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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