Staff Data Engineer

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Beavercreek, OHPosted Today

Role Overview

Awetomaton is hiring a Staff Data Engineer. This is a full-time role in Beavercreek. Part of Awetomaton's Data Engineering hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Awetomaton is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to support a new customer by building and maintaining the ingestion, curation, and metadata-enrichment pipelines that power enterprise data catalog and discovery services. In this role, you will design and operate scalable data systems that transform raw and source data into reliable, well-structured datasets for catalog, search, and downstream mission use. The ideal candidate will possess a BS degree or higher and have 5+ years of experience.

This position can be performed nationwide but we strongly prefer personnel local to Dayton, OH or St Louis, MO. DoD Top Secret clearance is required. For highly qualified candidates, we will sponsor. We are looking for a candidate to start in the August 2026 timeframe.

Criteria for success

Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form with peers & decision makers
Demonstrate initiative when faced with limited guidance or ambiguous requirements
Strong understanding of cloud data pipelines, data warehousing solutions, and ETL/ELT orchestration tools
Proficient in defining data standards, data frameworks, and ensuring data quality

Required Experience and Skills

Bachelor of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline
Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, or similar data-centric technologies
Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, Argo Workflow)
Experience designing data lake and/or data warehouse structures
Strong understanding of data modeling, data quality frameworks, schema evolution, and lineage
Understanding of large-scale, cost-efficient data processing
Comfort working with containers and cloud-native deployment
Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Desired Education and Experience

Master of Science in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Familiarity with data management/governance platforms
Cloud & platform certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer, etc.)
Background in working with federal government, Department of Defense, and/or the Intelligence Community

About Awetomaton

We build software that enables humans to make informed decisions from raw intel data, with a specialization in satellite collection. We are a Dayton-based defense startup that believes there is a critical skill & culture gap - one we are filling with high-output, mission focused engineering talent. Results matter to our customers. We've never lost a customer because we deliver what they need. Awetomaton is where you do work that matters with a passionate team in an environment that inspires your creativity.

Benefits

We provide industry leading benefits that balance your health & wellbeing today, as well as lay a solid financial future into retirement. Highlights of our benefit plan include:

Flexible time off totaling 36 days / year. No approvals required.
100% 401k company match up to IRS annual limits. This is a benefit of up to $24,500 for 2026.
Health plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield with Health Savings Account (HSA). We pay 95% of employee premiums including family plans.
Employee favorite: Tech and Wellness reimbursement of $3000 / year. Treat yourself with the newest gadgets or athletic gear. No approvals required.
Annual profit sharing as 401k contribution. No set percent and dependent on annual company performance. Benefit is above and beyond 401k match.
MacBook laptop and well-equipped office spaces for optimal productivity in office and on-the-go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Staff Data Engineer position at Awetomaton?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Awetomaton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Staff Data Engineer position at Awetomaton located?

This position is based in Beavercreek. Awetomaton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Staff Data Engineer at Awetomaton earn?

Awetomaton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Staff Data Engineer role at Awetomaton posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.