Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

 Position Role Type: Hybrid

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

 Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. ** This is a hybrid-based position at one of Collins’ major facilities. ** What YOU will do: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver structured data (databases, ERP/CRM systems, operational systems) and unstructured data such as file shares, SharePoint repositories, images, documents, logs, and engineering artifacts. Engineer data solutions that can logically and physically segment data domains based on business rules, regulatory requirements, and security boundaries. Implement strict data access controls, classification rules, and data protection mechanisms to support secure data separation across environments. Build scalable architectures that support analytics, AI/ML, digital products, and data-driven decision making within sensitive or highly partitioned data landscapes. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business and compliance requirements into reliable, secure data engineering solutions. Optimize data workflows for performance, observability, and resiliency across cloud and hybrid platforms. Develop reusable patterns, automation, and governance-aligned data frameworks that accelerate secure data enablement across the organization. Support production data systems with strong attention to data integrity, lineage, and access auditability.

How Collins business processes, systems, and data domains operate across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and enterprise functions. Industry-specific constraints and expectations within the Aerospace & Defense sector related to data security, compliance, and controlled information. How sensitive or segregated data sources—file shares, SharePoint, images, engineering documents, operational logs—flow through the business and how they must be protected. How to interpret and apply business rules, legal requirements, and security considerations to design data boundaries and manage data movement responsibly. Cross-functional coordination practices with program teams, cybersecurity, legal/compliance, DT, engineering, and enterprise operations, enabling tight alignment between business needs and secure data operations.

YOU Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Experience in engineering pipelines that handle both structured and unstructured data sources, including enterprise content repositories and file systems. Demonstrated ability to segment, classify, or secure data sets based on business, legal, or compliance requirements. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks (Spark, PySpark, Databricks, EMR, Glue, or similar). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native data services. Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, distributed systems, data modeling, and secure data architecture principles. Ability to work effectively in Agile teams and collaborate across technical and business functions.

We Prefer: Experience designing data environments where strict security boundaries, data separation, or