Principal Operations Data Engineer/Sr. Principal Operations Data Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of technological advancements as a Principal Operations Data Engineer. This exciting role involves leading the development of innovative data solutions to support engineering operations and optimize performance. You'll work in a dynamic environment, utilizing tools like Tableau to visualize data and collaborating with diverse teams to meet the evolving needs of production lines. With a commitment to intellectual curiosity and a culture that values bold ideas, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a company known for its exceptional benefits and inclusive workplace. If you are driven by innovation and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401K Matching Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Resource Groups

Relocation Assistance

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in data visualization and modern programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy scalable data architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to build custom data solutions.

Skills

Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Project)

Modern Programming Languages (Python, SQL, JAVA, HTML)

Database Concepts and Data Structure

Project Management

Statistical Data Analysis and Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

ServiceNow

Job description

Requisition ID: R10177763

• Category: Research and Sciences

• Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Operations Data Engineer OR Sr. Principal Operations Data Engineer with demonstrated ability to lead the development of new technologies to support our Industrial Engineering Operations Management group (IEOM). This candidate will join our team of qualified, diverse individuals onsite at our Melbourne, FL location, and cannot be performed remotely.

Please note: A start date for candidates selected will be determined after obtaining both a DOD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access and is contingent upon Business/Customer funding. Limited travel to local Northrop Grumman facilities may be required.

Job Description:

Works in a variety of settings to build systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into usable information for data scientists and business analysts to interpret. Their goal is to make data accessible so that organizations can use it to evaluate and optimize their performance. Designs, builds, and oversees the deployment and operation of technology architecture, solutions, and software to capture, manage, store, and utilize structured and unstructured data from internal and external sources.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize Tableau to build core capabilities used to better decipher and visualize data supporting the needs of new production lines.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand data analysis needs and build custom solutions in Tableau to meet those needs.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues related to data fidelity, dashboards, or reports.

• Work under minimal direction to proactively determine and develop data visualization solutions to meet the ever-changing needs of a fast-paced R&D environment.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable data architecture solutions.

• Research, evaluate, and determine best fit of tools and techniques for data mapping, data mining, data transformation, and data integration.

• Develop complex queries or routines to extract data from disparate sources.

• Develop and troubleshoot code, stored procedures, functions, tables, and views.

• Collaborate with functional teams to understand systems and align on data and system requirements.

• Consult with customers and stakeholders to define data needs, gather requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions.

• Regularly update leadership and stakeholders on project status, challenges, and outcomes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Operations Data Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 4 years of relevant engineering experience. Master's Degree STEM with 3 years’ related engineering experience; STEM PhD with a min of 0 years’ experience.

• Experience in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

• Microsoft Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, Project, etc.).

• Experience in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, JAVA, HTML, etc.).

• Knowledge of database concepts and data structure.

• Project management experience, with the ability to execute independently and with a small team.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and special program access in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business prior to commencement of employment.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Operations Data Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with 8 years of relevant engineering experience. Master's Degree STEM with 6 years’ related engineering experience; STEM PhD with a min of 4 years’ experience.

• Experience in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).

• Microsoft Suite experience (Outlook, Excel, Project, etc.).

• Experience in modern programming languages (Python, SQL, JAVA, HTML, etc.).

• Knowledge of database concepts and data structure.

• Project management experience, with the ability to execute independently and with a small team.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Security Clearance and special program access in a reasonable amount of time as required by the business prior to commencement of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret DOD clearance.

• Degree in data science, computer science, software engineering, or related major.

• Understand calculated fields, how to implement parameters, level of detail calculations, and hierarchies.

• Skilled in statistical data analysis and modeling.

• Experience in Aerospace R&D and/or operations management.

• Experience with manufacturing datasets and data structures.

• Understands the differences in data representation between products, plans, and recipes.

• Experience in ServiceNow with data collection and visualization.

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation -- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

Salary Range: $93,500 - $142,900

Salary Range 2: $118,600 - $178,000

The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.