Principal/Sr. Principal Data Engineer

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Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Job Description:

Principal / Sr. Principal Data EngineerUnited States-California-San DiegoJob DescriptionRELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.If you want to put your talent, experience, and passions to use and be part of something greater, you are in the right place.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for aPrincipalorSr. Principal Data Engineerto join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located onsite inRancho Bernardo, CA.Join our team and build scalable pipelines from the ground up. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining modern, optimized, and high-performance data storage solutions. If you enjoy collaborating with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to integrate and process data efficiently, we'd love to hear from you!AccomplishIn this role you will design, build, and maintain scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines using Python, while developing and optimizing data storage solutions, and ensure data integrity, security and best practices are followed.The ideal candidate should have a background in Software Engineering, with a particular focus on Data Engineering.This position is fully on-site, with no remote work available.Essential Functions:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines using Python.
• Develop and optimize data storage solutions, including relational and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to integrate and process data efficiently.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and governance best practices are followed.
• Monitor and improve data processing performance and scalability.
• Work with on-prem platforms to manage data infrastructure.
• Write and maintain tests and documentation for data architecture, workflows, and processes.SucceedThe individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.These roles may be filled by a Principal Engineer or Sr. Principal Engineer Level.Basic QualificationsPrincipal Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, with 5 years of related engineering experience, OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, with 3 years of related engineering experience
  • Recent professional experience in data engineering and/or software development.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
  • Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc).
  • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Basic Qualifications Sr.Principal Engineer:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, with 8 years of related engineering experience, OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field, with 6 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field with 4 years of related engineering experience
    • Recent professional experience in data engineering and/or software development.
    • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
    • Proficiency in SQL for relational databases (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
    • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc).
    • Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance or higher, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or Software Engineering
      • 7 years of experience in data engineering and/or software development
      • Experience with C/C++
      • Experience with machine learning pipelines and data science workflows.
      • Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools.
      • Familiarity with SQL Alchemy, Numpy, Pandas
      • Hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) for data engineering.
      • Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex data queries and workflows.
      • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Thrive with UsAt Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.We have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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