Data Engineer

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Data Engineer

Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Data Engineer to engage in Business Data Analytics Platform development and deployment.  Our Data Engineer will work with different business functions per project requirement, develop and/or deploy the data pipelines, BI reports and other analytics applications under the compliance to industry security practice, and participate or lead specific project.  With their technical skills and knowledge, they contribute to advanced analytics platform development and analytics tool portfolio enhancement. 

In this position, you will also contribute to advanced analytics platform development and analytics tool portfolio enhancement. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Learn Thales business systems, e.g., SAP; Develop Business Data Analytics Platform, including integrating different cloud resources into the platform as needed; Develop Data Catalog tool along with necessary process and documentation; Develop and support data pipelines; Develop and support Power BI reports.
• Continually assess processes to protect data under Thales security requirement.
• Lead development or deployment of data applications in specific projects, e.g., connectivity, supply chain, operations.
• Assist in implementation of various tools and processes as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Quantitative Analysis, Management Information System, or related field with a minimum of 1-4 + years of relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, JSON; Experience with PowerBI to develop visualized analytics dashboard; Experience with SAP.
• Exposure to Cloud environment, e.g., Azure, Data Lake, Databricks.
• Strong skills in Office 365, especially in Excel, including VBA Macro.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday and will occasionally involve working some Saturdays and Sundays.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
• Travel: Very limited travel potentially to other Thales manufacturing sites within the USA, up to 5%.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $74,326.00 - $138,034.00 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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