Principal Data Engineer
Core
Design, build, and evolve scalable data platforms and pipelines supporting batch, streaming, analytics, and AI/ML workloads for autonomous spacecraft and mission software.
Role type
Principal Data Engineer (hands-on IC with technical leadership)
Builds
Enterprise Data Platform, scalable data pipelines, data products
Domain
Defense / Space Technology / Cloud Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, SQL, Cloud Data Platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift), ELT/ETL, Data Modeling, CI/CD, Git, Testing, Code Reviews, Technical Leadership, Mentoring
Preferred skills
AWS/Azure/GCP, Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Lakehouse Architectures, Data Governance, Lineage, Observability
Technologies
Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Python, SQL, AWS, Azure, GCP, Airflow, dbt, Kafka
Responsibilities
Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products; Build and optimize ELT/ETL processes and data models; Establish engineering best practices for data quality, testing, monitoring, and security; Own data engineering projects end-to-end; Collaborate with AI/ML, analytics, and product teams; Mentor Junior and Senior Data Engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
