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Responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems to collect, process, and analyze large datasets. Work with programming languages like Python, Java, and SQL, and leverage big data technologies such as Spark. Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, ETL tools, and data warehousing solutions is essential. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring data quality and integrity. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial, along with experience in cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 2-5 years of experience in data engineering or software development are required.
Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Advanced Information Technologist – Data Engineer to join our growing Data Analytics Engineering & Integration team in Ridley Park, PA, Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or Hazelwood, MO! This team is tasked with transforming the way BDS data is sourced, managed, and utilized to unlock insights to drive business growth and optimization. The team supports data needs for internal stakeholders, across BDS business programs and functions, and is tasked with utilizing data to inform and improve the full lifecycle of BDS products.
As a Advanced Information Technologist – Data Engineer, you will be a thought leader in how to design, implement, manage, and scale data pipelines in support of the BDS Data Analytics Platform leveraging modern cloud architecture design, hybrid cloud technologies, data migration technologies, and others. You will be responsible for crafting data pipelines, and deploying them in a cloud infrastructure.
This role requires a resourceful, self-driven, outcome-oriented individual with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to partner, execute, and communicate skillfully, while solving complex problems in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with large scale data platforms, cloud computing, hybrid clouds, software development, and requirements management.
Position Responsibilities:
Participates in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment.
Design, develop, and deploy modular data pipelines
Develop and maintain cloud software and solutions in accordance with best practices
Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements
Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs
Requirements and skills
This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform 1 day per week onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience in data engineering, building pipelines
3+ Experience with version control, Gitlab, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
3+ Experience with Glue, Spark, and other big data processing frameworks.
Proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Scala, or SQL.
Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Experience of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools like Apache NiFi, Talend, Informatica, or AWS Glue.
Experience with AWS GovCloud
Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications
Experience with cross-functional collaboration
Technical Bachelors degree
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Experience with containers and container orchestration technologies
Experience in the aviation industry or other regulated industries
Experience of working within a multinational matrix management environment / structure and a large-scale, sophisticated international organization
Travel: 10 or less
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $127,500 - $185,150
Applications for this position will be accepted through November 4, 2025.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 05, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
