Date Posted:
2023-11-20
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HTX99: Field Office - TX Remote Location, Remote City, TX, 73301 USA
Position Role Type:
Remote
Do you want to be part of the team that builds the Data Platform at the center of Transforming the Aviation Industry?
As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be on a mission to ensure that our Data Platform can leverage data from various sources to help transform the passenger journey as well as help our customers leverage data to improve their operations. This role is responsible for the design, development and maintenance of data processes and pipelines supporting critical Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Data initiatives in support of the Digital Transformation. The scope of the role encompasses many facets of the aviation industry. You will work with Data Scientists and Application Developers to build data-based products that benefit commercial airlines, airports and passengers. Your work will influence the next generation of connected aviation products.
You will work with a team where you will be able to share your ideas and vulnerabilities and will be treated with care and empathy. You will work with a team that shows courage in doing the right thing, not because it is easy. This is a great opportunity with room to grow and learn about new and interesting technology solutions.
Our business unit, Connected Aviation Solutions (CAS), is leading the Connected Ecosystem strategic pillar for Collins Aerospace. The Data Management & Data Science (DM&DS) team has end-to-end responsibility to ensure that CAS data assets are managed with integrity and quality prior to consumption by our critical customer facing applications - whether via API’s, analytics and/or data visualizations.
What YOU will do:
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YOU will contribute to establishing Data Engineering best practices, building the DataOps model and enabling the ML and AI roadmap of the future.
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YOU will develop automation and monitoring processes that support the data pipelines.
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YOU will work closely with the architecture team to implement modern data repositories that support the CAS use cases (Pipelines, API’s, Data Science, Applications and Visualizations).
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YOU will work with internal business customers and software development teams to gather and document requirements for data publishing and data consumption.
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YOU will work with the CAS and DT Enterprise Data Architects to automate cloud deployments, as well as build CI/CD pipeline to support cloud-based workloads. This includes developing views, materialized views, and SQL scripts.
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YOU may travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.
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YOU will work on a distributed and diverse team that collaborates and communicates well.
What YOU will learn:
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YOU will learn all about the datasets that are produced in the aerospace ecosystem; such as how the various components in an aircraft interact with each other.
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YOU will learn how to enable Data Scientists to perform ML and AI experiments.
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YOU will gain exposure to large scale data processing leveraging modern technology stacks including Databricks and AWS native services.
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YOU can take flight to becoming a subject matter expert and leader in Data Engineering with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving aerospace industry. CAS is growing and so can you.
Education & Experience:
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
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Demonstrated engineering experience in system integration and design, data pipeline development, or software/service development and deployment.
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Experience building data pipelines leveraging tools like Spark, Python, PySpark & SQL as well as working with AWS/Azure Cloud platforms and related services and Terraform, Gitlab and similar CI/CD tools.
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Experience with Databricks Platform and leveraging that platform to build out a Data Lake.
Skills We Value:
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Professional background developing complex SQL queries and programming in Python with ability to transform raw data into valuable insights.
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Experience designing cloud-based data platforms that ensure cost optimization, scalability, performance and ease of use for end users of the platform.
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Experience with Micro Services Architectures.
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AWS/Azure certifications.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
#reempowerprogram
This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications:
- Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
- Have prior experience in functional area of interest
- Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position
Connected Aviation Solutions:
Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports and business aircraft turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce cost, enhance the passenger experience and contribute to sustainable flight. By combining the best networks, connectivity and data/analytics solutions, we’re solving big problems for our customers and the world, while enhancing the security and connectivity of systems both on and off the aircraft, to help operators and passengers stay more connected and informed and create a more sustainable, efficient, reliable and enjoyable travel experience. Aviation connects the world. Our Connected Aviation Solutions team connects aviation. Sustainably. Seamlessly. Securely.
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
- *Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Life insurance and disability coverage
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Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
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Adoption Assistance
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Autism Benefit
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
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And more!
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 94,000 USD - 196,000 USD; however, RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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