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Manager of Data Engineering

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree OR 6 years with a relevant Master's Degree
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in people management leading engineering teams
  • Proficiency with Databricks (or comparable modern data lakehouse platforms), cloud services (AWS), and data pipelines

Responsibilities

  • Define and maintain a data engineering roadmap; align technical priorities with business objectives
  • Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team; mentoring engineers
  • Champion clean, modular architecture and enforce engineering best practices
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of data pipelines in Databricks

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Data Engineering Manager
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Northrop Grumman

Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryDefense & Aerospace Manufacturing
Company size10001

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Description

At 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.

Insights & Intelligence (i2) is reimagining decision making at Northrop Grumman. As part of our Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO), i2 works with all enterprise domains and businesses to drive our data, analytics & AI transformation. 


As a leader, you will manage a team of data and software engineers working across critical domains of the business. In this role, you will directly influence how we build our Databricks enterprise lakehouse and our culture of engineering excellence that enables the team to develop reliable data systems. You will have the opportunity to grow as an engineering leader, influencing the technical architecture and code standards on the team along with the technical roadmap and its execution.


This position is supporting the corporate office in Falls Church, VA. We will consider virtual telecommuter candidates.


 
Key responsibilities:


  • Define and maintain a data engineering roadmap; align technical priorities with business objectives and the Northrop Grumman data strategy.
  • Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team; mentoring engineers on design patterns, code quality, data architecture, and career development.
  • Champion clean, modular architecture and enforce engineering best practices.
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of data pipelines in Databricks, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance while meeting roadmap milestones.
  • Collaborate with leaders and teams across various functions, including business management, business development, facilities, human resources, supply chain, and manufacturing. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Must have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 
  • Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Bachelors Degree OR 6 years of experience in software or data engineering with a relevant Masters Degree.
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in people management leading engineering teams. 
  • Proficiency with Databricks (or comparable modern data lakehouse platforms), cloud services (AWS), and data pipelines.
  • Demonstrated skill in managing technical teams, process excellence, and meeting roadmap deliverables.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence both technical and executive audiences. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field.  
  • Deep domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, or Manufacturing 
Primary Level Salary Range: $133,200.00 - $199,800.00The 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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