Data engineer Jobs in Simi Valley, CA

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary
The Senior Data Analytics Engineer role will be critical in developing and enhancing our Oracle-based data warehouse infrastructure to support enterprise-wide Power BI analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical data engineering and business intelligence, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.

Position Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize Oracle data warehouse schemas, tables, and structures to support business intelligence requirements
• Build and maintain ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from multiple source systems into the enterprise data warehouse
• Develop complex Power BI solutions including dashboards and semantic models
• Perform SQL development for data manipulation, QA, and analysis
• Design and document data models that balance performance, maintainability, scalability, and business requirements
• Troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, performance bottlenecks, and system integration challenges
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data warehousing and business intelligence

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analysis, or related discipline
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle database development and data warehousing
• 7+ years of advanced SQL experience including complex queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization
• 5+ years of Power BI development experience creating dashboards, semantic models (with DAX calculations and Power Query)
• 7+ years of ETL/ELT pipeline development and data integration experience
• 7+ years working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, providing both technical insights and strategic direction
• Demonstrated experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments with exposure to supply chain, finance, shipments, and manufacturing shop floor operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy and quality
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven track record of delivering data solutions that drive business value

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience with modern data stack tools and technologies
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and practices
• Certification in Power BI or Oracle technologies
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
  

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$100,500 - $153,250

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

ITAR

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.