Data Engineer

astronautics; Oak Creek (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronautics in Oak Creek, WI, seeks a Data Engineer to design and build scalable data infrastructure across the company’s data ecosystem. You will transform raw data into accessible datasets for data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders.

You will collaborate with data architects, BI specialists, and analysts to deliver reliable data solutions, leveraging cloud services and modern data architectures in a hybrid on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of professional Data Engineer experience focusing on scalable data platforms.
• Strong SQL and at least one data engineering language (Python preferred).
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure) and their core services.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing, distributed systems, ETL/ELT, and modern data architectures.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data architectures (lakes, warehouses, streaming).
• Develop end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data.
• Evaluate and implement new data technologies and frameworks.
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, cost, and reliability.
• Model data and manage relational, NoSQL, and object storage solutions.
• Enforce data governance, quality checks, and security controls.
• Collaborate with data stakeholders to deliver data solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java/Scala

Cloud platforms

ETL/ELT

Data warehousing

Airflow / orchestration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

Cloud Storage

Airflow

Dataproc

Data Catalog

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic data team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient data infrastructure and pipelines across our entire data ecosystem. You will transform raw data into high-quality, accessible datasets that empower our data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to derive meaningful insights and make data-driven decisions.

This hybrid on-site position is located at our headquarters in Oak Creek, WI. You will report directly to the Senior Manager, Business Intelligence.

How You Will Do It:

• Data Architecture Design: Design, implement, and optimize scalable data architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, and streaming platforms, to support current and future analytical and operational needs.
• End-to-End Data Pipeline Development: Build, test, and maintain complex ETL/ELT pipelines for both batch and real-time data processing, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and reliability from source to consumption.
• Technology Evaluation & Implementation: Research, evaluate, and integrate new data technologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., big data processing engines, cloud services, orchestration tools) to enhance our data platform capabilities.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize data pipeline performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, ensuring efficient data flow and delivery at scale.
• Data Modeling & Storage: Implement effective data models and manage various data storage solutions (e.g., relational databases, NoSQL databases, object storage).
• Data Governance & Security: Implement and enforce data quality checks, validation rules, and security measures to ensure data integrity, privacy, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data architects, data modeler, BI Specialists, data analysts and business stakeholders to understand data requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver data solutions that align with business objectives.

What We Look For:

Required

• Must be a U.S. person as defined under U.S. export regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum three years of professional experience in a Data Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on building scalable data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and expertise in at least one major programming language for data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala). Python is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, AWS, Azure), including their core data storage, processing, and orchestration services.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, distributed systems, ETL/ELT and modern data architecture principles.
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Prefect, Dagster).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Desired

• Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Experience with specific GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Airflow, Cloud Composer, Dataproc, Data Catalog).
• Experience with CI/CD concepts via containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and how data engineering supports ML model development and deployment.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and tools.
• Cration of SDLC/ADLC policies, processes and procedures.

Who We Are:

We are a team that designs computers, displays and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Astronautics, headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of secure avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. Key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.