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Contract Length: 90 - 120 days

Job Description:

Airbus Helicopters is seeking a highly skilled, innovative, and forward-thinking Senior Data Engineer & Architect to lead the CLS Program in the technical and data architect aspect of Alteryx.  In this role, you will act as a consultative expert, bridging the gap between complex technical data architecture and strategic business requirements.

The ideal candidate is a master of the Alteryx ecosystem, possessive of an advanced technical background in extract, transform and load (ETL) data engineering, and cloud data platforms, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for defining data strategies, architecting robust data pipelines, and implementing high-impact dashboards that drive self-service analytics across the enterprise.

This position is a temporary (contract) position expected to last between 90-120 days. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Meet the team:

From building to servicing the next generation of aerospace, our team focuses on quality, productivity and efficiency. We ensure the highest quality of care and safety is built into each aircraft we assemble and maintain. Our team members make it happen

Your working environment:

A suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.

Your Challenges:

Primary Responsibilities 1. Data Architecture & Pipeline Engineering (40%)

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimization of complex enterprise-scale data pipelines and workflows. Oversee the migration of legacy code and data workflows into modern cloud data stacks.
• Utilize Alteryx and scripting languages (such as Python and SQL) to call third-party APIs via batch macros for on-demand and real-time KPI reporting for repairables and predictive maintenance.

2. Technical Leadership & Project Management (30%)

• Drive complex IT strategies and manage end-to-end analytics initiatives using Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Convert costly unscheduled maintenance and AOG (Aircraft On Ground) events into scheduled repairs by anticipating faults and warnings through proactive analytics.
• Collaborate with the Tech Team to define joint product strategies, delivering unified front-end interfaces for "nose-to-tail" solutions.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Mentorship (30%)

• Maintain a consistent "drumbeat/cadence" of reporting, providing detailed planning, workload assessments, and critical path analysis to executive sponsors.
• Partner closely with key business stakeholders, and IT admins to translate complex business challenges into exact technical solutions. Conduct office hours, user groups, and "lunch-and-learns" to mentor client contacts and upskill business teams in data literacy.
• Coach and mentor Business Analysts to ensure technical workstreams remain on schedule and properly managed.

Qualified Experience / Skills Education & Certifications

• Required: Certification in Alteryx or similar certification
• Preferred: Computer Science/STEM related Bachelor's Degree

Technical & Professional Experience

• Industry Tenure: Minimum of 5 years of management and IT experience across various business sectors
• Software Mastery: Knowledgeable in the Alteryx workspace including data pipelines and SQL Server
• Strong knowledge of Scrum, Project Management and extract, transform and load (ETL Tools).

Preferred Education/Skills:

• 8–10 + years of deep, focused data pipeline and cloud architecture experience
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and API integrations.
• Experience with cloud data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, AWS, or Azure).
• Background in building predictive maintenance or supply chain logistics dashboards

Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate cross functionally and solve complex problems.  Databases and Cloud Warehouses.
• Stakeholder Brokering: Skilled at managing expectations between internal/external contract stakeholders.

Citizenship:

• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (For example a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote:  95% Onsite
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.   Daily
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms.   Daily
• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.   Daly
• Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment.   Daily
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.  Daily
• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs/5kgs.  Daily
• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.   Rarely
• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer.   Daily
• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.  Infrequently
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor.  Daily
• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice.  Approximately 5% - 10%
• Walking:  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.   Daily
• PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This position is a temporary (contract) position expected to last between 90-120 days. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Johnson Service Group, Inc. (JSG) is a North American leader in the staffing and consulting services industry, with over 40 years of experience investing in people and companies. We offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.