Data Engineer - IT

Data Engineer II-IT

Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.

JOB SUMMARY

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain robust data systems and pipelines that enable high-quality, efficient data delivery for analytics and data science. They are experts in both on-premises and cloud-based data systems, ensuring data is accessible, reliable, and optimized for consumption by analysts and scientists.

The IT Data Engineer will work as part of a skilled and collaborative data engineering team building data pipelines to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making. The position’s primary role is to leverage enterprise data focusing on scalable solutions, data governance, and continuous improvement of data architecture.

At Textron Aviation, we are building a community of Data & Analytics professionals with an emphasis on collaboration and cross functional support. You will have the opportunity to work closely with your peers throughout the organization toward a vision of data driven strategy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain data pipelines using SQL, Python, and ETL tools.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and integration from diverse sources.
• Document data flows and contribute to data quality and governance practices.
• Develop foundational understanding of business domains and data requirements.
• Troubleshoot basic data issues and support operational data needs.
• Independently design and implement scalable data pipelines and workflows.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and reliability.
• Manage data in both on-premises and cloud environments (Azure, AWS, etc.).
• Collaborate with analysts and scientists to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Contribute to the development of data architecture standards and best practices.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required in Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field/coursework.
• Minimum 2 years relevant technical experience required, focused on data engineering, systems integration, or infrastructure.
• Master’s degree preferred in Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical field/coursework.
• Aviation experience preferred

QUALIFICATONS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical experience with SQL, Python, and ETL tools.
• Familiarity with data modeling and database design.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic data issues.
• Desire and ability to learn new technologies and tools.
• Experience designing and implementing scalable data pipelines.
• Proficiency in cloud data services (Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, etc.).
• Experience with data integration, transformation, and orchestration tools.

Textron Aviation Inc. must comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations. If a position requires access to sensitive information controlled under these laws and regulations, a successful applicant must be eligible to meet any requirements to access controlled information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Kansas Tax Credit

Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation

Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita

Job Function: Business Development

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 06/09/2026, 7:42:28 AM

Job Number: 342577