Principal Data Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.  Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do As a Principal Data Engineer in our Data Architecture team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data landscape for Archer's product and enterprise initiatives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data is accessible, secure, and optimized for advanced analytics. Your responsibilities will include: Contribute to the design and implementation of a data architecture strategy that outlines principles, standards, and guidelines for data management. Establish data governance practices, including data stewardship, data quality management, and compliance measures. Develop data integration frameworks and pipelines to support seamless data movement across the organization. Design, create, and maintain data lakes and data warehouses to store and manage structured and unstructured data. Drive company-wide standardization for data cataloging and metadata management to enable data discovery and understanding. Orchestrate the creation, maintenance, and optimization of data pipelines, ensuring alignment with business systems and security protocols. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure data pipelines are robust, scalable, and efficient. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify key data sources, data needs, and priorities for analytics, including technology selection. Implement data governance policies and security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure data quality. Champion a data-driven culture across the organization, fostering data literacy and analytical capabilities. Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning in data analytics and reporting. Develop protocols for managing company intellectual property (IP) within AI/ML models to safeguard proprietary information. Work with the Data Analytics team to integrate ML modeling toolkits into the low/no code platform to enable seamless development and deployment of machine learning models. Document existing data architectures and data flows to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing. Provide guidance and expertise on data engineering best practices, standards, and techniques. What You Need Minimum of 15  years of experience in data engineering, architecture, and integration. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proficiency in data technologies and platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, ETL processes, and data governance. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, and any other relevant languages that facilitate data engineering. Experience with REST APIs and data integration techniques. Knowledge of data security best practices and compliance requirements. Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts is a plus. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues. Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $163,200-$204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at  people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.   Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.