Data Engineer Government Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:

2026-07-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our Digital Technology, Data, Analytics & AI (DAAI) team. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing data solutions including data ingest and consumption workflows, transformation, modelling, and resulting analytics. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure the value, reliability, and trustworthiness of our data solutions. Your expertise as a data engineer will help us leverage data to drive business impact decision-making and enhance our aerospace and defense capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to process data from various sources using tools such as Matillion, HVR and Databricks.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, architects and other stakeholders to understand and document data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop and optimize ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Utilize Snowflake for data warehousing, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Perform data modeling to design and structure databases that support business requirements.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for data transformation.
• Ensure data security and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Adhere to and advocate established best practices, design patterns, and data governance mandates.
• Document data processes, workflows, and technical specifications.
• Conduct data analysis to support business insights and decision-making.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience with Snowflake data warehousing and ETL transformation tools.
• Experience with SQL and Python coding.
• 3 years experience with Data modeling methodologies (Data Vault 2.0) and using Erwin or similar tools
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Proficiency in data integration tools such as Matillion.
• Proficiency in API integration (REST) and associated exchange security patterns.
• Strong data modeling skills and experience with data architecture.
• Familiarity with data governance and data security practices.
• Experience with data analysis and generating data requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
• Experience with cloud platforms, services and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with PowerBI dashboard development

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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

Remote: This position currently is designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) but may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior
relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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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