Automation Engineer – Data Governance

RTX

. Collaborate with internal customers and cross-functional teams to support RTX’s data and data governance strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in API development, ETL processes, and data governance automation, with a strong focus on implementing best practices in software engineering and data quality management. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data management strategies and deliver business value.

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API DevelopmentETL DevelopmentData Governance AutomationVersion Control and CI/CDData Quality Automation

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaPowerShellREST APIsSQLData IntegrationWorkflow OrchestrationData ProfilingAutomation TestingMetadata Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud TechnologiesData PlatformsData Catalog PlatformsEvent-Driven Architecture

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceData ManagementAgile EnvironmentBusiness Value Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLJavaPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal customers and cross-functional teams to support RTX’s data and data governance strategy
Design, develop, and maintain APIs, API contracts, scripts, and reusable automation components for data governance processes
Automate metadata ingestion, scanning, synchronization, and workflow activities across data governance platforms
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for metadata processing and governance-related data movement
Automate data profiling, validation, data quality rule execution, and integration of data quality results
Build scheduled and event-driven automation for onboarding and managing newly created data assets
Implement logging, monitoring, retry logic, exception handling, and reconciliation processes
Test, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain automation solutions
Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, CI/CD, and automated testing
Contribute to data governance roadmaps and tool requirements
Identify opportunities to improve data management processes and deliver business value

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship is required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience
Experience with scripting or software development languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell
Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, working with JSON, OAuth, and API contracts
Experience with ETL development, data integration, and workflow orchestration
Experience with SQL and cloud or data platform technologies
Experience with data profiling, validation, and data quality automation
Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automation testing
Experience integrating metadata management and data catalog platforms
Familiarity with workflow automation and event-driven architecture
Experience implementing monitoring, logging, exception handling, and reconciliation for automated processes
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to connect business processes and data management requirements to technical solutions
Ability to balance long-term technical strategy with tactical delivery in an Agile environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work with internal customers and cross-functional stakeholders
Experience contributing to data governance initiatives, roadmaps, or enterprise data management programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation package
Healthcare benefits
Wellness benefits
Retirement benefits
Work/life benefits
Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child/adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and eligibility