Principal Database Engineer

Date Posted:

2023-08-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX234: Richardson 1717 CityLine 1717 East CityLine Drive Building C17, Richardson, TX, 75082 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary
Raytheon located in Richardson Texas (Cityline) is looking for a candidate to join our world-class team as a Database Administrator. In this position you would be familiar with creating, updating, and managing Postgres databases and the code that interacts with them.

This position is an onsite role: Richardson, TX  

Responsibilities to Anticipate:  

  • Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions.

  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas well. 

  • Successfully integrate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products as part of customer-driven solutions

  • Use proven problem solving and analytical skills.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and eight (8) years of experience.

  • Experience with Postgres Administration

  • Experience with Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) solutions, such as Oracle, Postgres, or related systems.

  • Experience troubleshooting database issues such as DR, replication & backups and other related issues.

  • Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements

  • Security+ Certification

  • Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with other database products such as Oracle and MongoDB is highly desired

  • Highly preferred 3+ years relevant experience in Postgres Administration

  • Highly preferred 6+ years’ experience developing and supporting Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) solutions

  • Highly preferred 8+ years’ experience providing database development/project support in compliance with database design standards

  • Highly preferred 6+ years’ experience troubleshooting issues with database instances, DR, replication & backups and eliminating root causes thru systematic problem management practices

  • Highly preferred 3+ years’ experience ensuring database security controls meet internal & external audit & compliance requirements

  • Working knowledge of J2EE architecture and an understanding of object-oriented modeling languages.

  • Working with Java developers on database data access layers

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location:  North Texas:  https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

  

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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