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Lead, Data Engineer

Melbourne, FL · Remote

$127K - $236K/yr

Lead, Data Engineer Job Code: 41065 Job Location: Melbourne, FL or Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other ...

L3HHCM20

Principal, Data Engineer

Melbourne, FL · On-site +1

$153K - $284K/yr

Principal, Data Engineer Job Code: 41066 Job Location: Melbourne, FL; or Remote Opportunity Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other ...

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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for data engineer data in Melbourne, FL is $152,959.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $123,700.00 and $157,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectData Engineer DataData Analyst
Primary RoleBuilds and maintains data pipelines and infrastructureAnalyzes data to generate insights and reports
Skills & CertificationsSQL, Python, ETL tools, cloud platformsSQL, Excel, data visualization tools
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, IT departmentsBusiness units, analytics teams
Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, any data-driven industryMarketing, finance, operations, business intelligence

While Data Engineer Data focuses on creating and managing data infrastructure, Data Analysts interpret this data to support decision-making. Both roles require strong SQL skills, but Data Engineers typically work more with data pipelines and cloud platforms, whereas Data Analysts focus on data visualization and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Data Engineer Data job openings in Melbourne, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,959 per year, or $73.5 per hour.

Principal Engineer Data

Melbourne, FL • On-site

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Space Research Administration • 10K+ employees

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$110 - $140/hr

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Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Title

Principal Engineer Data

Location

Melbourne, FL (relocation assistance may be available).

Clearance

Secret clearance required; final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance required.

Travel

25% of the time.

Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Principal Engineer Data to join the Instrumentation & Data team. The role involves building and maintaining data collection architectures for flight, laboratory, ground, and specialty test programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform all aspects of data engineering from initial data management plan and ICD development through test, implementation, and maintenance.
  • Optimize data collection and dissemination to existing software tools and data reduction suites.
  • Ensure data collection performance and delivery capabilities meet Test & Evaluation, vehicle subsystem responsible engineer, and customer requirements.
  • Troubleshoot bus data collection systems and system issues.
  • Collaborate within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, interfacing with IPT leadership, suppliers, customers, and other technical disciplines.
Basic Qualifications
  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience, or a Master of Science degree with 3 years of related experience, or a STEM Ph.D. with 1 year of related experience.
  • Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) within a reasonable period of time.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with ground and flight data acquisition system design and testing methodologies focused on bus data collection.
  • Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML within Cameo.
  • Experience with virtualization (VMWare or other).
  • Demonstrated experience shaping and documenting technical processes and procedures for development programs.
  • Experience developing Interface Control Documents and Supplier Statements of Work with vendors and collaborating on vendor troubleshooting.
  • Ability to work under minimal direction and independently develop solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interfacing with all levels across IPTs.
Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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