Senior Data Engineer

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

At Blue Origin, we're at the forefront of innovation in aerospace manufacturing and operations. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge technology to design, build, and maintain rockets that are not only safe and reliable but also environmentally friendly. We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in leveraging the Palantir Foundry platform to enhance our data capabilities.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in driving the practice of federating data ingestion, curation, and hydrating the ontology within our Palantir Foundry platform. Your expertise will guide the definition of common standards for data pipelines, ensuring high data quality, robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and precise data classification. You will be at the helm of creating patterns and standards for Change Data Capture (CDC), incremental loads, and streaming data within the platform. Additionally, you will lead the design and implementation of DevOps practices, data platform monitoring, and observability to ensure operational excellence and high availability of data services.

Responsibilities

1. Federate Data Ingestion and Curation: Lead the efforts to streamline data ingestion and curation processes, ensuring efficient and scalable data handling within the Palantir Foundry platform.
2. Hydrate Ontology: Spearhead the development and maintenance of the ontology, facilitating a structured and intuitive understanding of the data landscape.
3. Define Data Pipeline Standards: Establish common standards for data pipelines, focusing on data quality, RBAC, and data classification to maintain integrity and security.
4. Develop Data Patterns and Standards: Create and implement patterns and standards for CDC, incremental loads, and real-time data streaming, enhancing the platform's responsiveness and flexibility.
5. Lead Ontology Build: Guide the construction of the ontology, ensuring it meets the complex needs of aerospace manufacturing data.
6. Mentor Data Engineers: Provide leadership and mentorship to other data engineers, promoting the adoption of standards, patterns, and DataOps practices for federating data pipeline work across the enterprise.
7. Accelerate Delivery and Self-Service: Drive the acceleration of data pipeline delivery and promote data self-service consumption, enabling faster decision-making and innovation.
8. DevOps Practices: Design and implement DevOps practices for data operations, ensuring continuous integration, continuous delivery, and automated testing are at the core of the data engineering workflow.
9. Monitoring and Observability: Establish comprehensive monitoring and observability frameworks for the data platform, enabling proactive issue detection and resolution to maintain high service availability.

Technology Stack Experience

1. Programming Languages - Python, PySpark, Java, SQL
2. Databases - Postgres, Oracle
3. Cloud Services – AWS, Azure, GCP (storage, compute, databases, catalogs, streaming, replication, Queueing & Notification, Logging & Monitoring service) – any one of the cloud platforms is good but AWS is preferred.
4. Big Data Frameworks
5. Metadata Catalogs – DataHub, Informatica, Collibra (experience in any one is good)
6. Data Quality Platforms – Anomolo, Informatica, BigEye (experience in any one is good)
7. Event Platforms – Kafka, MSK
8. Data Platforms – Palantir Foundry, Databricks, Snowflake (experience in any one is good but Foundry experience will be a bonus)

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on Palantir Foundry.
3. Extensive knowledge of data ingestion, ETL processes, and data modeling.
4. Experience in Palantir Foundry tools, including Vertex, Workshop, and Object Explorer.
5. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with complex data integration challenges.
6. Experience with data reconciliation, monitoring, and performance optimization.
7. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
8. Leadership experience and the ability to mentor junior engineers.
9. Prior experience in aerospace manufacturing or a related industry is a plus.

Why Join Us?

1. Impact: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing through innovative data practices.
2. Growth: Be part of a culture that values learning and development, offering ample opportunities for professional growth.
3. Collaboration: Work in a collaborative environment where innovation and knowledge sharing are valued.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a flexible working environment.
2. Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
3. Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
4. Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Export Control Regulations: Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force.