Senior Data Pipeline Engineer; Temp

Location

US-MD-LEXINGTON PARK-410 ~ 46579 Expedition Dr ~ BLDG 410, Ste 400

Onsite

DoD Clearance:
Secret. Active and existing security clearance required immediately. U.S. citizenship required to obtain or maintain clearance.

We are seeking a temporary Senior Data Pipeline Engineer to support a growing Data Analytics & Systems Engineering team within the Transformation & Initiatives (T&I) organization. The engineer will contribute senior level technical execution in data engineering, analytics, ETL pipeline development, AI/ML-enabled analysis, and systems-level data integration supporting Raytheon programs. This position is located onsite in Lexington Park, MD.

Data Engineering & Technical Execution

• Build, maintain, enhance, and troubleshoot ETL pipelines and engineering data workflows.
• Support development and apply analytics using Python, SQL, and enterprise data platforms (Snowflake, Click House, Superset, Power BI, Tableau).
• Perform data modeling, statistical analysis, trend identification, and automation to support program decision-making.
• Implement ML- or NLP-based analytic modules (e.g., anomaly detection, ambiguity analysis) under technical direction.

Systems Engineering & Integration Support

• Support system-level data integration, requirements traceability, and cross-tool alignment.
• Assist with preparation of technical documentation, process artifacts, and repeatable workflows that improve engineering efficiency.
• Ensure data quality, validation, and consistency across engineering baselines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and operations teams to translate data into actionable insights.
• Communicate results clearly to technical audiences and internal stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to early-career engineers or interns on tools and analytical methods.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and modern data engineering workflows.
• Experience performing data analysis, automation, or ETL development.
• Systems engineering fundamentals (requirements, integration, documentation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with Snowflake, Click House, Apache Superset, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical tools.
• Experience building automation, dashboards, or predictive analytics models.
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques (forecasting, anomaly detection, NLP).
• Background in defense systems engineering, sensors, radars, or weapon systems.
• Background in radar, sensors, command & control, or complex defense systems.

This is a temporary assignment of undetermined length. The hourly rate is $51.68 to $98.31.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Eligible applicants may also receive annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation depending on position level and business unit, though payments are not guaranteed.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.