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Data Engineer-Manufacturing Engineering

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Data Engineers build and maintain data systems in support of data analytics and data science activities. The Data Engineer will implement methods to improve data reliability, data quality, and ensure success in data-driven initiatives.

This position within Manufacturing Engineering - Data, Governance and Training, is responsible for identifying, developing, and executing solutions that support reliable and efficient extraction of data from source systems and loading of that data into analytic and web tool platforms. The Data Engineer will help administer data platforms and consult with Manufacturing Engineering on process optimization and data quality improvements.

At Textron Aviation, we are building a community of Data & Analytics professionals with an emphasis on collaboration and cross functional support. You will have the opportunity to work closely with your peers throughout the organization toward a vision of data driven strategy.

Qualifications

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gain core business understanding of Textron Aviation and aircraft design, operation, and support

• Query, clean, transform, and stage data (ETL/ELT) across on-prem and cloud environments

• Support data analytics and data science activities by implementing, maintaining, and optimizing production ready data pipelines

• Install and update software to ensure data platform continuity

• Administer a CI/CD compliant code repository during development and update activities

• Research and help implement new technologies to support analytics function

• Interface with other data professionals throughout the organization to embrace cross functional growth in analytics capabilities

• Work to improve data quality by assisting data governance efforts in creating and maintaining data quality standards

• Plan and execute projects according to established milestones and schedules

• Train users in data & analytic tools and processes per best practices and compliance standards

• Contribute to the resolution of service tickets pertaining to data infrastructure

• Serve as an internal consultant to business leaders by advising on system capabilities

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science/Analytics, MIS, or other related technical field

• Minimum 2 years relevant technical experience required, focused on data collection, utilization, and analysis.

• Aviation experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills

• Strong programming skills in SQL (other OOP languages also preferred)

• Familiarity with Python, Java, or other OOP languages

• Ability to create and schedule data pipelines (i.e., Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, etc.)

• Experience with on-premises data warehouses and/or data lakes (i.e., Oracle, SQL Server, SAP HANA etc.)

• Experience with cloud data lake/warehouse tech (i.e., Azure, Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, etc.)

• Familiarity with big data parallel processing frameworks such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, Dask, is preferred

• Linux and Windows OS experience including the command line

• Experience with server and software administration

• Comfortable with CI/CD processes in Github, Azure DevOps, etc.

• Familiar with software development lifecycle, including waterfall, agile, and DevOps methodologies

• Action oriented and seizes opportunities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks

• Professional and diplomatic demeanor

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Business Development
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 03/06/2025, 2:32:23 PM
Job Number: 330493