HR Data Engineer- Contract

Airbus

Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Herndon, VA
Employment
Contractor
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026

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About Airbus

Airbus is a leading global aircraft manufacturer and aerospace company producing commercial jets (A320, A350, A380), military aircraft, helicopters, and space systems for customers worldwide. Industry: Aerospace & Aviation Manufacturing

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TL;DR · HR Data Engineer- Contract

As an HR Data Engineer at Airbus Commercial in Herndon, Virginia, you will join a dynamic Human Resources team dedicated to enhancing employee experiences through data-driven solutions. Your primary responsibilities include designing and developing robust ETL pipelines, automating complex HR tasks with agentic workflows, and implementing scalable data architectures for AI agents. You will work with semi-structured and unstructured data, ensuring high-quality data governance practices are followed. Ideal candidates have a background in SQL and Python, experience with ETL platforms, and knowledge of cutting-edge technologies like Google Cloud Data Engineering. This role offers a flexible remote/on-site hybrid model (60% onsite, 40% remote) within the vibrant Washington D.C. metro area, where Airbus plays a significant role in aviation, aerospace, and defense industries.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop robust ETL pipelines for HR data.
  • Automate complex multi-step HR data tasks using agentic workflows.
  • Build scalable data architectures to support AI agent needs.
  • Identify and implement improvements in the data ecosystem based on best practices.
  • Perform business data analysis to identify key facts and recommendations.
  • Maintain high-performing data pipelines by refactoring and optimizing code.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of SQL and Python experience
  • Experience building ETL pipelines using code or platforms
  • Design and implement scalable data architectures for AI agents
  • Automate complex HR data tasks with agentic workflows
  • Maintain robust end-to-end data pipelines using cutting-edge technologies
  • Certification in Data Engineering preferred (e.g., Google Cloud)

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