Data Engineer

Thales Alenia Space•Ottawa, KS 66078, US• Full Time

Posted 15 hours ago• Aerospace Engineering

Compensation

$90,000–$120,000/year

Job Description

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Position Summary

Ottawa, Ontario, Hybrid

Thales is looking for a Data Engineer who will be involved in the data engineering activities in support of projects that contribute to naval platforms in-service support programs.

As part of the Innovation Team, as the successful candidate, you will help deliver value to the operational team quickly in an agile and incremental way.

More specifically, you will work with business analysts and operational stakeholders to identify problems and build data foundation solutions that can be put in production. The type of functions could range from defining and implementing formal data practices, designing data architecture, implementing automated data pipelines, deploying machine learning models, implementing software that helps with decision making – while using modern development techniques and technologies.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Contribute to the definition of a data platform architecture that is suitable for the business needs of the program.
Support data initiatives such as Technical Data Package. management, data migration and Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) of complex assets.
Contribute to the deployment and maintenance of tools part of the TCDS data platform.
Develop ETL/ELT pipelines.
Develop data mappings and lineage.
Develop data quality rules.
Develop data orchestration workflows infrastructure.
Deploy and monitor AI/ML models in production.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science or related field.
7 years of experience with data engineering toolsets such as AirFlow, Argo, dbt, Nifi.
7 years of experience with data architecture, data modeling techniques and languages.
7 years of experience in data quality benchmarking and analysis.
Experience with scripting technologies such as Python, R.
Knowledge of agile software engineering methodologies.
Ability to work on well-defined projects with minimal supervision.
Proven problem solving and analytic skills with a desire to learn.
Capable of developing strong relationships across the business through excellent customer service and business acumen.

Preferred Qualifications

[Preferred attributes for the position, which are not required in the minimum qualifications (e.g., master degree)]

Skills and Abilities:

Graduate degree in mathematics, physics or a related field.
Experience with military (ideally Navy).
Experience with software engineering.
Experience with ERPs such as SAP, IBM Maximo.
Experience with artificial intelligence techniques and toolsets.
Experience with IoT systems such as Aveva PI.
Knowledge of Information Management standards and best practices (ISO 15926, CFIHOS, ISO 10303, etc.).
Strong HTML and JavaScript skills.
Knowledge of XML/XSLT languages.
Proficiency in scripting using Batch/PowerShell.
Proficiency in programming with .Net/C#.

Special Position Requirements

Occasional travel within Canada

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

•Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

•Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

•Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash 90,000.00 - 120,000 CDN Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian Enhanced Reliability security clearance.