Senior Analytics Engineer I — Data Architecture & Strategy

Rocket Lab USA; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 101,600 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top tier medical HMO and PPO

100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option

3 weeks paid vacation

5 days sick leave per year

11 paid holidays per year

Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts

Paid parental leave

Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match

Onsite gym

Discounted employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer I to join its team in Long Beach, CA. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives through data architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver effective business solutions.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in analytics engineering, proven expertise in data platform development, and a bachelor's degree. This position emphasizes both technical leadership and hands-on data engineering skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Expert-level data modeling and architecture design.
• Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable data architectures.
• Lead analytical initiatives for business strategy.
• Mentor junior engineers on best practices.

Skills

Analytics engineering

Data platform development

Data modeling

Kubernetes

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure Data Factory

SSIS

Databricks

dbt

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking a Senior Analytics Engineer I to join its team in Long Beach, CA. In this role, you will drive strategic initiatives through data architecture, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver effective business solutions.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in analytics engineering, proven expertise in data platform development, and a bachelor's degree. This position emphasizes both technical leadership and hands-on data engineering skills.