Data Engineer

JOB TITLE: Data Engineer LOCATION: Rochester , NH PAY RATE: $110,000/year

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details

Job Type: Contract (Full Time)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks

• Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary

• Designs, implements, and optimizes end-to-end data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and transforming large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Develops robust ETL processes to integrate data from diverse sources into the data ecosystem.
• Designs and maintains data models, schemas, and database structures to support analytical and operational use cases.
• Optimizes data storage and retrieval mechanisms for performance and scalability.
• Evaluates and implements data storage solutions including relational databases, NoSQL databases, data lakes, and cloud storage services.
• Builds and maintains integrations with internal and external data sources and APIs.
• Implements RESTful APIs and web services for data access and consumption.
• Configures and manages data infrastructure components including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and distributed computing frameworks.
• Monitors system performance, troubleshoots issues, and implements optimizations to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Creates visual management standards to communicate performance.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
• Strong knowledge of database systems, data modeling techniques, and SQL proficiency.
• Proficiency with ETL tools commonly used in data engineering.
• Experience with big data technologies and frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS).
• Experience implementing RESTful APIs and web services for data access and consumption.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, approximately 20% of a standard workday, and available for international travel 25% of the time.

About Us

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles. As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords

aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense