Advanced Database / Data Engineer

Position Overview

At Rincon Research Corporation (RRC), a premier innovator in digital signal processing solutions for the United States Defense and Intelligence Communities, we are focused on supporting national security through cutting edge technology. We are seeking a talented Advanced Database / Data Engineer to join our multidisciplinary R&D team of electrical engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, and analysts. In this role, you will design and implement enterprise-level database and data processing systems, work on system improvements and provide O&M support to mission-critical systems. This position is located at our Tucson, AZ Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-level database and data processing systems.
• Analyze and maintain operational systems while adding new capabilities as required.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, tools, and methodologies, and experiment with innovative solutions.
• Propose improvements to enhance system functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate across design, systems engineering, development, integration, test, deployment, and provide O&M support to mission-critical systems.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS / SCI Clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in database engineering, database development, or data engineering in an engineering-related domain.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, and shell scripting in Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-level database systems.
• Experience with one or more RDBMSs, including PostgreSQL, Oracle, or Citus in Linux environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level database replication, partitioning, tuning, backup, recovery, and fail-over concepts.
• Experience working with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with Python and/or C++ database APIs such as Psycopg, PyGreSQL, or Libpqxx.
• Demonstrated ability to design software and data systems that meet functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainability requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Security+ certification.
• Experience with additional programming languages such as C++, Python, JavaScript, PHP, or Java in Linux environments.
• DevOps and Cloud computing experience (GitLab, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).
• Experience building Python-based AI/ML applications that interface with database systems.
• Experience developing spatial database solutions using PostGIS to support geospatial/GIS applications (e.g., QGIS, Geoserver).
• Familiarity with object-relational mapping (ORM) software such as SQLAlchemy.
• Understanding of ETL pipelines, data streams, and message broker concepts (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, ActiveMQ).
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices and modern software engineering methodologies.
• Experience building dashboards using Grafana and/or Kibana.
• Experience developing backend REST APIs with JavaScript and/or Python frameworks, along with basic knowledge of frontend development (React, Angular).

Benefits & Perks

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD).
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan.
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP.
• Employer matching and discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan.