Full-Stack Application Engineer

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC; Sparks (NV); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Company, LLC in Sparks, NV is seeking a Full-Stack Application Engineer to design, build, and maintain BI solutions, delivering actionable insights while collaborating with stakeholders. You will mentor junior developers and drive BI best practices across the team.

The role emphasizes data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and creating robust dashboards using Power BI and Tableau. Hybrid/in-office work with potential travel supports our MST mission focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in BI, Data Analytics, or related role.
• Advanced proficiency in BI tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong SQL skills with complex queries and relational databases.
• ETL/ELT processes and data integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain front-end applications, data pipelines, and workflows (BI data).
• Develop semantic layers, code repositories, and data transforms/displays.
• Perform data analysis to understand data sources, flows, and timing.
• Design and maintain reports, dashboards, and semantic models.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into data products.
• Implement data governance, modeling, and CI/CD best practices.

Skills

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

Typescript & React/JavaScript

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics

Master’s degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

SSIS

SSAS

Stored Procedures

Job description

Hybrid or in office

Sparks, NV

Lone Tree, CO

Full time

R0030934

Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for developing innovation solutions? Join our team! As a Full-Stack Application Engineer, you will manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of sophisticated BI solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure BI systems meet business needs and provide actionable insights. Additionally, you will mentor junior and mid-level developers and drive the adoption of best practices for BI development.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain Front-End Applications, data pipelines and workflows in various tools (such as Palantir, AI platforms)

• Develop and manage semantic layers, code repositories, and data transforms/displays

• Perform data analysis to understand data sources, flows and timing

• Design, build and maintain reports, dashboards, and semantic models

• Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable data products

• Apply foundational data architecture principles, including models, lineage, governance, and optimization

• Contribute to best practices for version control, testing, and CI/CD within the data ecosystem

• Troubleshoot data issues and ensure data quality, reliability, and consistency across systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or a related role.

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.

• Advanced proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Strong SQL skills and experience with complex queries and relational databases.

• Extensive experience with extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes and data integration.

• Understanding of Business Intelligence / Data Warehousing concepts with knowledge of ETL and Reporting tools.

• Advanced experience with reporting tools (Power BI).

• Solid SQL skills.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in a related field.

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

• Certification in BI tools or data analytics.

• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools (one or more of the following: Power BI, Tableau, Cognos, qlikview, TIBCO Spotfire, SAP Business Objects, SAP Crystal Reports).

• Skills in other MS SQL Server technologies – SSIS, SSAS, Stored Procedures.

• Data profiling skills.

• Knowledge of multiple development methodologies, preferably Agile.

• Strong data analysis and problem‑solving skills

• Solid understanding of modern data architecture concepts

• Proficiency in report building

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Typescript & React/JavaScript

• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data engineering best practices

• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate complex concepts clearly

Essential Functions:

• Experience with cloud data platforms

• Background in data modeling or BI semantic layer design

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.

• Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders.

• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to provide actionable insights to stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more (https://www.sncorp.com/careers/total-rewards/) .

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. (https://www.dcsa.mil/About/)

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state‑of‑the‑art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber.

As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non‑traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid‑tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow.

Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.