Principal Data Analytics Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Hybrid Actively hiring
Melbourne, FL Posted 16 days ago $98,400–$147,600 / year
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TL;DR

As a Data Analytics Engineer at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, you will join a dynamic team responsible for driving performance through advanced analytics systems. Your role involves designing and developing scalable ETL pipelines and data models from diverse sources, ensuring robust data quality and security compliance. You will collaborate closely with data scientists and business stakeholders to create actionable insights via Tableau dashboards and KPI scorecards, while also implementing CI/CD practices for continuous improvement. Essential skills include proficiency in SQL and Python, experience with version control systems like Git, and familiarity with modern orchestration tools such as Airflow or dbt. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM plus 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience, along with an active US Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain SAP clearances.

Skills

SQL Python Tableau Agile CI/CD Airflow dbt Databricks Snowflake DataVault StarSchema Git CCPA GDPR

What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes across multiple sources.
  • Build and optimize complex data models (star, snowflake) for analytics and reporting.
  • Implement robust frameworks for data quality, validation, and monitoring.
  • Translate analytical requirements into technical specifications with stakeholders.
  • Develop reusable analytics code libraries and SDKs to accelerate self-service analytics.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy policies like GDPR.
  • Create Tableau dashboards and KPI scorecards for executive and operational use.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years or Master’s degree with 3+ years of data engineering experience.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Experience developing and deploying Tableau dashboards for business insights.
  • Knowledge of version control, Agile Software Development, and CI/CD practices.
  • Active US Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearances.
  • Ability to collaborate with data scientists, product managers, and stakeholders.

Market check

Salary context

This $98,400–$147,600 range sits above 16% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$119,400–$189,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$126,800–$205,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 173 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $113,900–$170,950 across 168 roles with salary data.

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