RTX · 3 days ago
Principal Data Modeler and Database Engineer (Onsite)
RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are hiring a Principal Data Modeler and Database Engineer to design, create, and manage databases and high-performance data models, while collaborating with various stakeholders to meet customer needs.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Identify and understand customer needs and apply sound, demonstrable understanding of database principles, theories, and concepts related to software engineering to translate those needs to viable design solutions
Translate needs and design requirements into physical data models
Analyze business requirements, RFCs, and technical specifications to identify data modeling impacts and design needs
Collaborate with systems engineers, product owners, architects, and stakeholders to gather and validate data requirements
Design new database structures (tables, indexes, constraints, views) and modify existing models to accommodate program needs
Author and implement database data model changes (DDL) using database change control automation
Work with developers on best practices for interacting with databases, writing and maintaining SQL statements
Utilize data modeling tools such as Oracle SQL Developer Data Modeler, Oracle Designer, and others
Demonstrate critical thinking skills with the ability to communicate concepts and ideas clearly
Use proven problem solving and analytical skills
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment
Must be able to obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs
Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of Database Engineering experience
Relational data modeling experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS)
Experience with Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, and PL/pgSQL
Experience with Bash scripting and Python
Experience with Linux command line skills to perform database administration activities, deployment automation
Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI prior to start date. U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a clearance
Must be able to obtain and maintain SCI program access and complete polygraphs
Obtain Security+ certification within 60 days of start
Preferred
Experience working with Systems and Software Engineers to design, implement, and modify backend databases to interact with applications
Existing Security+ Certification (or higher)
Experience using AWS RDS for Oracle and AWS Aurora PostgreSQL database services
Experience with NoSQL database products such as MongoDB and DynamoDB
Data architecture experience for critical design decisions (such as the suitability of a product/technology for a given use case)
Experience troubleshooting database issues such as Disaster Recovery, replication & backups and other related issues
Experience troubleshooting database performance issues
Strong SQL tuning experience in Oracle and PostgreSQL
Experience with database security controls and audit & compliance requirements
Experience virtualizing or containerizing databases
Experience with automating routine tasks
Experience using Oracle Spatial and/or PostgreSQL PostGIS
Experience using git source control
Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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