Sr. Data Engineer [28708]

Current SECRET Security Clearance Required - Tullahoma, TN

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT unless you have this SECRET Security Clearance!

Job Summary:

This job is to develop and apply statistical and modern analytical methods to improve operations and maintenance of the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) air and space ground test equipment and facilities. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Digital Enterprise group (DE) in the Mission Support Branch to lead implementation of data-centered projects to improve the AEDC ground test data infrastructure, facility operations, and business systems. The person selected for this role will work closely with multidisciplinary work teams throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive decisions and will help design and implement a data architecture working with the Digital Enterprise team.

Job Duties:

• Development and implement data-engineering strategies and programs.
• Utilize test data sources to optimize data analytics at AEDC and suggest ways which insights obtained might be used to inform testing sustainment and operational strategies.
• Automate manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability.
• Utilize machine learning tools to select features, create, and optimize classifiers.
• Define & develop approaches and demonstrate abilities to mine and analyze data from databases to drive optimization and improvement of data collected at AEDC.
• Identify and assess the effectiveness of data engineering, data sources and data gathering techniques.
• Utilize applicable experience in “big data”, analytics, algorithmic, custom data models, algorithms and/or machine learning approaches to help extract data that will help drive engineering decisions.
• Coordinate with different multidisciplinary teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
• Define & develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.
• Define & develop the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using SQL and ‘big data’ technologies.
• It is a condition of employment to wear company issued PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) in accordance with supervisory direction and company policy.
• Identify and complete projects associated to data-engineering.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering or another relevant engineering field from an accredited university program plus a minimum of 6 to 14 years of progressive and relevant experience.
• Current U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or another relevant engineering field from an accredited university program.
• Experience with development lifecycle methodologies such as Agile DevSecOps.
• Experience with data scripting language software like Python, Java, C++, or Ruby and SQL.
• Experience with data extraction tools and processes, data ingestion, ETL, data mining, API’s and data warehousing.
• Demonstrated experience in a data engineering role.
• Experience working with and creating data architectures.
• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.
• Coding knowledge and experience with multiple languages

DETERMINATION OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job Title: Sr. Data Engineer

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position

1. May be required to work in areas of high noise levels. 1%

2. Lifting, up to 25 lbs. 1%

3. Carrying, up to 25 lbs. 1%

4. Reaching above shoulders – daily 10%

5. Use of fingers 100%

6. Both hands required 100%

7. Both legs required 100%

8. Ability to distinguish basic colors 100%

9. Hearing required 100%

10. Vision (Corrected) 100%

Description of Work Environment

1. The work environment requires the ability to cooperate, work in teams and work well with individuals at all levels of the company, the client, and outside users. 100%

2. The nature of the work requires the ability to communicate clearly. 100%

3. May be required to sit for extended periods of time. 85%

4. Open

4. Use of personal transportation for travel within the AEDC area and company-provided transportation to other users' facilities. 100%

Equipment and Machines Involved in Tasks

1. Must have the ability to use PC and associated equipment on a daily basis. 100%

2. Use of the telephone is required. 10%

3. Use of other general office equipment. 10%

Critical Nature of Attendance and Safe Work Practices

Regular attendance is essential to the efficient operation of the company and is a necessary condition of employment. Each employee will be expected to adhere to the work schedule established by his/her supervisor and comply with the company’s attendance policy. Extra hours may be required to meet work schedules at an approximate rate of 5 - 15%. Employees are expected to report to work at the scheduled time, return from breaks promptly, and depart work not earlier than the end of the scheduled day.

Compliance with safety rules and safe work practices is an essential function of the job.

Other Functions

1. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.

2. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

3. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

4. Must be able to speak, read, and write in English well enough to communicate effectively.

Security

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and to obtain and maintain access to the AEDC local area computer network.

Can you perform the essential functions of this position as described above without an accommodation? If an accommodation is needed, please inform the HR Representative.

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