data engineer Chapel Hill, NC
Job description
AURA TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (AURA) is an advanced research and development (R&D) and technology company creating game-changing innovations for the US Department of Defense in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in other systems-level implementation of cutting-edge technology. We are creating advanced intelligent power systems for the US Army; unconventional tactical lights for the US Marines; revolutionary satellite manufacturing for the US Air Force; and a range of AI platforms for DoD implementation. AURA partners with some of the best companies in the world, such as Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin. We also collaborate with the best and brightest at our nation’s universities, including Georgia Tech and NC State University.
If you are a smart, capable, and talented individual who possesses high integrity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, wants to chart your own course based on your capabilities, and is willing to be accountable for failures and successes, then continue reading because you may be the ideal candidate to join our growing R&D business.
AURA has an immediate opening for a full-time Data Engineer (remote).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will work side-by-side with other team members to provide technical direction and recommendations on how to: standardize, normalize, and format data; extract valuable features from large data sets; develop data pipelines and write preprocessing algorithms; and train others to use and maintain developed tools/applications.
- Work on projects involving time-series data, image recognition, computer vision, and geometric shape modeling
- Preprocess and extract features from sensor-based, three-dimensional, and visual data
- Develop applications to sustain data pipelines, interact with databases, and ensure uptime
- Interact with big data applications for visual, video, and geometric information
- Collaborate closely with data scientists to ensure that data throughput and preprocessing requirements are met
- Work in a team environment to collaborate with coworkers, partners, and clients to produce an integrated solution. Given the demanding, diverse, and fast-paced environment, the Data Engineer must also possess exceptional attention to detail.
WORK EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a data engineer, cloud engineer, database management, or similar role (advanced degrees may be substituted for experience in the case of a qualified candidate)
Minimum Education:
Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical degree
Minimum Technical Requirements:
- Expertise in one or more structured database management system types/vendors such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQLite
- Programming expertise in one or more scripting languages, such as Python or R
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Prior DoD or military experience
- Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or a related technical degree
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- US citizenship status is required for this position due to AURA’s contractual obligations to the US Department of Defense (DoD) requiring all employees working in performance of DoD contracts to be US citizens.
BENEFITS:
- 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Discretionary Leave
- 14 Paid holidays
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
Submit your resume/CV in PDF format via instructions at the following link: http://aura.company/careers/
No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.
AURA Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and affirmative action employer of veterans protected under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistant Act (VEVRAA). We are a Drug Free Workplace and thus, all job offers are contingent on successful criminal background check and drug screen. As a US Federal Contractor, AURA uses the Department of Homeland Security e-Verify system to determine eligibility to legally work in the United States. Most of AURA’s work is for the federal government, and federal regulations may in the future require AURA’s employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Write a carefully crafted, well-written cover letter that elaborates on your interest in this position and why you think you are the best candidate for the job. Submit your cover letter, CV and three professional references (one of which must be from a current or former supervisor) in PDF format ONLY via BambooHR.
Any attachments must be in PDF format or will not be opened due to virus concerns. No phone calls after submission. We will let candidates know via automated reply that we have received their resumes and will contact them if there is a good fit after the closing date for this job.
