Contract Geospatial Data Engineer Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-08-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

** This is a hybrid-based position at one of Collins' major facilities. **

What YOU will do:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines that ingest, transform, and deliver structured data (databases, ERP/CRM systems, operational systems) and unstructured data such as file shares, SharePoint repositories, images, documents, logs, and engineering artifacts.

• Engineer data solutions that can logically and physically segment data domains based on business rules, regulatory requirements, and security boundaries.

• Implement strict data access controls, classification rules, and data protection mechanisms to support secure data separation across environments.

• Build scalable architectures that support analytics, AI/ML, digital products, and data-driven decision making within sensitive or highly partitioned data landscapes.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business and compliance requirements into reliable, secure data engineering solutions.

• Optimize data workflows for performance, observability, and resiliency across cloud and hybrid platforms.

• Develop reusable patterns, automation, and governance-aligned data frameworks that accelerate secure data enablement across the organization.

• Support production data systems with strong attention to data integrity, lineage, and access auditability.

What You Will Learn:

• How Collins business processes, systems, and data domains operate across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and enterprise functions.

• Industry-specific constraints and expectations within the Aerospace & Defense sector related to data security, compliance, and controlled information.

• How sensitive or segregated data sources-file shares, SharePoint, images, engineering documents, operational logs-flow through the business and how they must be protected.

• How to interpret and apply business rules, legal requirements, and security considerations to design data boundaries and manage data movement responsibly.

• Cross-functional coordination practices with program teams, cybersecurity, legal/compliance, DT, engineering, and enterprise operations, enabling tight alignment between business needs and secure data operations.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Experience in engineering pipelines that handle both structured and unstructured data sources, including enterprise content repositories and file systems.

• Demonstrated ability to segment, classify, or secure data sets based on business, legal, or compliance requirements.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks (Spark, PySpark, Databricks, EMR, Glue, or similar).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their native data services.

• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT, distributed systems, data modeling, and secure data architecture principles.

• Ability to work effectively in Agile teams and collaborate across technical and business functions.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience designing data environments where strict security boundaries, data separation, or access controls are essential.

• Familiarity with document processing, OCR, text extraction, image handling, or large unstructured content repositories.

• Background with data governance, lineage, auditability, and automated policy enforcement.

• Experience integrating data from SharePoint, network file shares, and legacy content systems.

• Knowledge of AI/ML data preparation, feature pipelines, or working with high-sensitivity data sets.

• Experience with DevOps and IaC tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.

• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies? Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there's no better place to be right now than in digital. If you're an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you're a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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