Advanced Technologist (Data Analytics)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking an Advanced Information Technologist – Data Engineer to join our growing Data Analytics Engineering & Integration team in Ridley Park, PA; Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; San Diego CA; Long Beach CA; Mesa AZ; or Hazelwood, MO. Our team is tasked with transforming the way BDS data is sourced, managed, and utilized to unlock insights to drive business growth and optimization. The team supports data needs for internal stakeholders across BDS business programs and functions and is tasked with utilizing data to inform and improve the full lifecycle of BDS products.

Role summary :

As an Advanced Information Technologist – Data Engineer, you will be a thought leader in how to design, implement, manage, and scale data pipelines in support of the BDS Data Analytics Platform leveraging modern cloud architecture design, hybrid cloud technologies, data migration technologies, and others. You will be responsible for crafting data pipelines and deploying them in a cloud infrastructure.

This role requires a resourceful, self-driven, outcome-oriented individual with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to partner, execute, and communicate skillfully while solving complex problems in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with large-scale data platforms, cloud computing, hybrid clouds, software development, and requirements management.

Position Responsibilities :

Participates in all aspects of agile software development, including design, implementation, and deployment.

Design, develop, and deploy modular data pipelines.

Develop and maintain cloud software and solutions in accordance with best practices.

Ensure efficient functioning of data storage and process functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security.

Regularly review existing systems and make recommendations for improvements.

Interact with clients, provide cloud support, and make recommendations based on client needs.

Collaborate with data architects to define and implement data ontologies and canonical data models that enable consistent semantics and discoverability across BDS datasets.

Design, deploy, and maintain data integrations and pipeline patterns within enterprise data platforms (e.g., Palantir Foundry) where applicable, including dataset modeling and operationalization.

Work arrangement and clearance

This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform 1 day per week onsite at one of the listed location options. This requirement is at the hiring team’s discretion and could change in the future.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and / or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience)

3+ years of experience in data engineering, building pipelines in AWS Glue or relational databases.

2+ years experience with version control, GitLab, CI / CD pipelines, and containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

3+ years experience with Spark and other big data processing frameworks.

Proficiency in languages such as Python and SQL.

Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora).

Experience of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and tools like Informatica or AWS Glue.

Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and tools such as Terraform.

Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications.

Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Technical Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience)

Highly preferred : Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, including dataset design, Foundry Ontology, Transforms, Code Repositories, and operational pipeline operationalization.

Highly preferred : Practical experience designing and implementing data ontologies, canonical data models, semantic layers, or knowledge graphs to improve enterprise data governance, discoverability, and cross-domain integration.

Preferred : Experience with AWS GovCloud.

Preferred : Experience in the aviation industry or other regulated industries.

Preferred : Experience of working within a multinational matrix management environment / structure and a large-scale, sophisticated international organization.

Relocation :

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug-Free Workplace :

Boeing is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits :

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range : $85,000-$123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 12, 2025

Export Control Requirements : This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details : US based job, US Person required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.