Estes Energetics · 2 weeks ago
Backend Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Data Integration
Pueblo, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expEstes Energetics is an American manufacturer of black powder, chemicals, and rocket motors. They are seeking a Backend Systems Engineer to develop and maintain backend services, databases, and integrations that unify manufacturing, engineering, and administrative systems, enabling automation and real-time data exchange.
AerospaceChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect and implement a scalable on-premise database environment, including schema design, indexing strategy, storage planning, replication, and long-term data lifecycle management
Develop backend services and APIs that unify data across manufacturing, engineering, safety, quality, and administrative platforms
Establish standards for database access, versioning, migrations, and documentation to ensure reliability and auditability
Build secure, well-structured middleware for integrating ERP/MRP systems, SharePoint, Ignition SCADA data, engineering tools, and custom internal applications
Design and maintain ETL/ELT workflows to support consistent, validated data flow into unified backend systems and reporting platforms
Implement CI/CD automation, automated testing, and reliable deployment practices for backend code and database changes
Provide technical leadership on backend scalability, data modeling, normalization, and performance optimization
Implement role-based access controls, data governance policies, and secure data handling aligned with ITAR, DFARS, and NIST 800-171 requirements
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and administrative teams to translate process needs into scalable backend and database solutions
Act as a key technical contributor for decisions related to backend architecture, database integrity, and long-term data infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 3 years of backend software development experience using Python, C#, Java, or similar server-side languages
Strong SQL experience, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, and relational data modeling
Experience designing or maintaining production databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
Demonstrated ability to build and consume RESTful APIs and develop middleware for enterprise system integration
Experience with Git-based version control and modern CI/CD workflows
Experience working in Linux or Windows Server environments to deploy and maintain backend applications
Experience with scripting and automation using Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar tools
Familiarity with data ingestion, data validation, and workflows for unifying siloed data sources
Ability to work on site in a collaborative engineering and manufacturing environment
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to comply with ITAR requirements
Preferred
5 or more years of backend development experience with increasing responsibility in architecture, integration, or data engineering
Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines and automated data ingestion workflows
Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, or production environments with exposure to ERP or MRP systems
Experience supporting engineering or R&D teams with custom internal tools or automation
Experience deploying backend services to on-premise or hybrid on-prem/cloud environments
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, energetics manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries
Benefits
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Life and disability insurance – 100% paid by company.
401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match with vesting at 30 days
Single, comprehensive paid time off (PTO) policy
9 Paid Holidays
Company
Estes Energetics
American manufacturer of solid rocket motors, black powder, and critical chemicals. Strengthening the arsenal of democracy.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Karl Kulling
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-01
2025-11-21
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