Principal or Senior Principal Data Engineer

Northrop Grumman

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Melbourne, FL
Salary
$98,400–$147,600 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $193k
This role $123k
$82k most similar roles pay here $251k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $169,550–$216,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $123k versus about $193k for comparable roles.

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal or Senior Principal Data Engineer

The Principal or Sr Principal Data Engineer joins the Program and CoTE Analytics team to design and develop an ecosystem of interconnected business systems, virtualized data pipelines, data catalogs, and end-user consumable data products. This role involves leading the development of scalable ETL pipelines, architecting integration solutions to consolidate diverse sources into centralized warehouses, and mentoring junior engineers on coding standards and system optimization. The candidate will utilize expert-level SQL and Python for data processing and automation while navigating complex technical problems within a digital ecosystem. Preferred skills include experience with Spark, Hadoop, Airflow, Prefect, Tableau, or PowerBI, along with familiarity with cloud data services and big data technologies. The role focuses on providing the necessary insights to drive performance across strategic activities by transforming how the organization views and utilizes its internal data.

What does a Data Engineer earn?

Median $183138 from 214 postings across 58 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop scalable, high-performance ETL pipelines for enterprise data initiatives.
  • Architect data integration solutions to consolidate information from diverse sources into centralized warehouses.
  • Write and optimize advanced SQL queries and complex Python scripts for automation and processing.
  • Develop a digital ecosystem of interconnected business systems, virtualized data pipelines, and data catalogs.
  • Mentor junior engineers on coding standards, ETL design, and system optimization.
  • Ensure data systems meet evolving business requirements and compliance standards.
  • Provide technical vision and direction for the organization's data infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with experience, Master’s with , or PhD with for Principal level.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with experience, Master’s with , or PhD with for Sr. Principal level.
  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Python for building and optimizing data pipelines.
  • Extensive experience in data integration, ETL framework design, and data warehousing.
  • Proven track record of architecting reliable, scalable data solutions in complex environments.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a US Government final Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Experience with modern streaming/batch tools, orchestration (Airflow), visualization (Tableau/PowerBI), cloud services, and CompTIA Security+ certification (preferred).

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