Data Engineer

JOB TITLE: Data Engineer
LOCATION:Rochester , NH
PAY RATE: $110,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Designs, implements, and optimizes end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of structured and unstructured data.

• Develops robust ETL processes to integrate data from diverse sources into the data ecosystem.

• Designs and maintains data models, schemas, and database structures to support analytical and operational use cases.

• Optimizes data storage and retrieval mechanisms for performance and scalability.

• Evaluates and implements data storage solutions including relational databases, NoSQL databases, data lakes, and cloud storage services.

• Builds and maintains integrations with internal and external data sources and APIs.

• Implements RESTful APIs and web services for data access and consumption.

• Configures and manages data infrastructure components including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and distributed computing frameworks.

• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots issues, and implements optimizations to enhance reliability and efficiency.

• Creates visual management standards to communicate performance.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.

• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).

• Strong knowledge of database systems, data modeling techniques, and SQL proficiency.

• Proficiency with ETL tools commonly used in data engineering.

• Experience with big data technologies and frameworks.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS).

• Experience implementing RESTful APIs and web services for data access and consumption.

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, approximately 20% of a standard workday, and available for international travel 25% of the time.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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