Data Engineer

About this role

Data is pivotal to our goal of frequent launch and rapid iteration. We’re recruiting a Data Engineer at iRocket to build pipelines, analytics, and tools that support propulsion test, launch operations, manufacturing, and vehicle performance.

The Role

• Design and build data pipelines for test stands, manufacturing machines, launch telemetry, and operations systems.
• Develop dashboards, real-time monitoring, data-driven anomaly detection, performance trending, and predictive maintenance tools.
• Work with engineers across propulsion, manufacturing, and operations to translate data-needs into data-products.
• Maintain data architecture, ETL processes, cloud/edge-data systems, and analytics tooling.
• Support A/B testing, performance metrics, and feed insights back into design/manufacturing cycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics systems.
• Proficient in Python, SQL, cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), streaming/real-time analytics, and dashboarding (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
• Strong ability to work cross-functionally and deliver data-products to engineering and operations teams.
• Strong communication, documentation, and a curiosity-driven mindset.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Wellness Resources