Principal Data Engineer / Senior Principal Data Engineer
Northrop Grumman
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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
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Listed pay typically runs $119,600–$179,400 across 332 roles with salary data.
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The Principal Data Engineer joins the Enterprise Data Delivery Team within the Insights & Intelligence organization to support fast-paced special projects and critical business initiatives. This role focuses on SAP HANA reporting solutions, where the engineer will analyze, design, and develop data products, pipelines, and reusable components. Key responsibilities include developing HANA Calculation views, creating interactive data visualizations, and performing data validation to ensure reporting accuracy. The position requires translating strategic business questions into technical designs while providing end-user training and demos. Essential technical skills include SQL, Business Objects, PowerBI, Tableau, and S/4 Embedded Analytics. Candidates must also possess experience with HANA Calculation Views, Scripts, and potentially Databricks or Python to solve complex reporting gaps and improve operational efficiency within the corporate data platform.
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