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MedPro Systems

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Mount Arlington, NJ · On-site

$108K - $130K/yr

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract data acquisition engineer in the United States is $165,018.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $133,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Data Acquisition Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectContract Data Acquisition EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; experience with data collection toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field; proficiency in data analysis software
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often in technical or engineering settings, on-site or remoteOffice or remote, analyzing data sets to inform business decisions
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in engineering, defense, aerospace, and research projectsCommon in finance, marketing, healthcare, and business sectors

The Contract Data Acquisition Engineer focuses on collecting and managing technical data for engineering projects, often requiring specialized tools and fieldwork. In contrast, Data Analysts interpret and visualize data to support strategic decisions. While both roles handle data, their focus, skills, and industries differ significantly.

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Data Acquisition Engineer I

Data Acquisition Engineer I

MedPro Systems

Mount Arlington, NJ • On-site

$108K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY


The Data Acquisition Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting the reliable retrieval of raw data from external sources such as APIs, file transfers, partner systems, and web endpoints. This role focuses exclusively on executing and monitoring data acquisition jobs under guidance, learning source access patterns, and escalating failures appropriately. The Data Acquisition Engineer I plays a foundational role in the company’s data pipeline by ensuring external data is successfully acquired and delivered to downstream teams according to defined handoff expectations. This role reports to the Engineering Success & Growth Manager (ESGM) and is based in Mount Arlington, New Jersey.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Execute and monitor scheduled data acquisition jobs for APIs, file-based transfers, and web sources.
  • Assist in maintaining data acquisition scripts using established patterns and tooling.
  • Verify successful job execution and raw data delivery according to defined handoff expectations.
  • Escalate acquisition failures related to access, authentication, or source availability.
  • Document acquisition logic, source metadata, and delivery behavior.
  • Support onboarding new external data sources under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Follow data access, licensing, and compliance guidelines when sourcing external data.
  • Use AI-assisted tools responsibly to support data sourcing, collection validation, and documentation in alignment with security and data governance standards.
Requirements:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  • Basic proficiency in scripting languages such as Python.
  • Familiarity with APIs, file transfers (e.g., SFTP), and structured data formats (CSV, JSON, XML).
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn data acquisition practices.
  • Openness to responsibly leveraging AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and data accuracy.

YEARS’ EXPERIENCE

  • 0–2 years of experience in software engineering, automation, or data-related roles.

TECHNOLOGY/SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

  • Scripting languages such as Python
  • APIs
  • File transfers (e.g., SFTP)
  • Structured data formats (CSV, JSON, XML).

REQUIRED TRAVEL

  • Up to 10%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • The individual is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen and extensive reading. The individual in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. The individual must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time.

DISCLAIMERS

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as needed for growth and development or to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

MedPro Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against current or prospective employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, citizenship, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics prohibited by law.

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