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Professional Data Engineer Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. The Data Engineer works on internal Company ...

Data Engineer

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$109K - $131K/yr

Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. The Data Engineer works on internal Company ...

Data Engineer

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$109K - $131K/yr

Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that. The Data Engineer works on internal Company ...

Data Engineer 2

Omaha, NE · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

In the role of Data Engineer 2, we'll count on you to: • Build and maintain batch and streaming ... Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where ...

Data Engineer 2

Omaha, NE

$109K - $131K/yr

In the role of Data Engineer 2, we'll count on you to: Build and maintain batch and streaming ... Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where ...

If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Data Engineering Manager position.

If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Data Engineering Manager position.

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. * Master's degree preferred for some organizations. Professional Experience * Typically ...

... professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive ... Partner with engineering and operational teams to prioritize remediation activities. * Track ...

As a Licensed Professional Engineer on Olsson's Traffic & Technology team, you will lead traffic studies and transportation analyses for mission-critical data center projects across the United States.

As a Licensed Professional Engineer on Olsson's Traffic & Technology team, you will lead traffic studies and transportation analyses for mission-critical data center projects across the United States.

... professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive ... Manages a small team of data scientists and data engineers to research, design, develop, deploy ...

As an ML Engineer at Agile Defense, you will be joining a team of professionals that secure, scalable data architectures and AI/ML pipelines. This role will support data science and engineering ...

Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II

Omaha, NE · On-site

$98K - $129K/yr

Lead AI and Data Science Engineer II Drive the design and delivery of advanced analytics ... Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor * Ability to meet deadlines * Ability to ...

As a Data Scientist at Agile Defense, you will be joining a team of professionals that build AI/ML ... You'll work closely with business leaders, product teams, and engineering to identify opportunities ...

Data and Analytics - AI Engineer II

Omaha, NE · On-site +1

$107K - $150K/yr

AI Engineer II Division: Business Technology Department: Data & Analytics Location: Home Office ... We provide an environment that encourages professional growth, creativity, and innovation, while ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for professional data engineer in Nebraska is $123,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,200.00 and $131,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A professional data engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines and infrastructure to enable data collection, storage, and analysis. They often work with tools like SQL, Apache Spark, and cloud platforms, and require strong programming and data management skills. Certification and experience in data architecture are common for this role.

What is the difference between Professional Data Engineer vs Data Scientist?

AspectProfessional Data EngineerData Scientist
Required CredentialsCertifications like Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, relevant degrees in computer science or data engineeringDegrees in statistics, data science, or related fields; certifications like Certified Data Scientist
Work EnvironmentDesigning data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, ensuring data qualityAnalyzing data, building models, deriving insights from data
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, data-driven organizations focusing on data infrastructureResearch institutions, analytics firms, companies focusing on predictive modeling

The Professional Data Engineer primarily focuses on building and maintaining data infrastructure, ensuring data flows efficiently within organizations. In contrast, Data Scientists analyze data to extract insights and develop predictive models. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within data teams.

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Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Systems Data Architect - 15904*

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Bellevue, NE

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Data Architect/Sr. Principal Systems Data Architect in support of the Sentinel program.This opening is in Huntsville, AL, Colorado Springs, CO, Roy, Utah, Manhattan Beach, CA or Bellevue, NE and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

Responsibilities include:

  • Execute a comprehensive data strategy, aligned with the organization's goals, and focuses on digital engineering, digital thread, and advanced analytics across weapon system design for initial development through sustainment.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure, to include data creation/collection, storage, management, integration and analysis, and data serving.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in data frameworks, management and analytics and ensure proper utilization where applicable.

General Responsibilities:

  • Stakeholder management skills, including presenting solutions to senior leadership.
  • Manage data governance, data security, data modeling, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
  • Understanding, managing, and integrating business or DoD Program data across a variety of tool sets and data sources.
  • Data Architecture development with and understanding of data lakes, warehouses, and/or streaming platforms.

Technical Skills and Core Competencies:

  • Data Engineering experience with Architecture frameworks such as FACE, GCIA, EAF, FAF,OCSF
  • Data Engineering experience with modeling languages such as AADL, SysML, and UML and tooling modeling environments, processes, and tools such as ACVIP, CAMEO, Rational, OSATE, CAMET, and CVIT.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment experience with CI/CD tools like Git tailored for data pipelines.
  • Cloud Expertise experience and/or knowledge in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Principal Systems Data Architect - BS degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 5 Years of related experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
  • Sr. Principal Systems Data Architect - BS degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
  • Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility at time of application.
  • Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Google Professional Data Engineer.
  • MLOps, Observability Tools, Data Versioning, and Containerization for deploying data engineering workflows.
  • Cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and compliance with frameworks like NIST or FedRAMP.
  • Knowledge of advanced networking concepts such as VPC peering, VPNs, and load balancing for data-heavy applications.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $163,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $203,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.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, please 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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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