Automation Engineer - Data Governance

US-NC-Remote

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Pay: USD 107,500–204,500/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
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Build APIs, scripts and reusable automation for data governance processes
Automate metadata ingestion, scanning, and synchronization across governance platforms
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for metadata and governance data movement
Automate data profiling, validation, and data quality rule execution
Build scheduled and event-driven automation to onboard new data assets

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Design, develop, and maintain APIs, API contracts, scripts, and reusable automation components for data governance processes.

Automate metadata ingestion, scanning, synchronization, and workflow activities across data governance platforms.

Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for metadata processing and governance-related data movement.

Automate data profiling, validation, data quality rule execution, and integration of data quality results.

Build scheduled and event-driven automation to support the onboarding and management of newly created data assets.

Education & alternatives

Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience. - Experience with scripting or software development languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell.

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Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

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- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience. - Experience with scripting or software development languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell. - Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, working with JSON, OAuth, and API contracts.

- Experience with ETL development, data integration, and workflow orchestration. - Experience with SQL and cloud or data platform technologies. - Experience with data profiling, validation, and data quality automation.

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We file this job under Data Governance, by the work the posting describes.

Data governance staff keep a company's data accurate, documented and used within the rules. They agree what key fields mean, set up quality checks, track who owns each dataset and look after master data.

Postings ask for SQL, a governance tool such as Collibra or Informatica, knowledge of privacy and data rules, and a lot of work with other teams.

A data engineer builds the systems that move data; governance staff set and check the standards that data has to meet.

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Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NC-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services team:

As a Data Governance Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain reusable automation solutions that support RTX’s enterprise data governance strategy. Working with internal customers and cross-functional teams, you will build APIs, ETL pipelines, and workflow automation to streamline metadata management, data profiling, and data quality processes. You will help advance data governance capabilities by delivering scalable, reliable, and maintainable engineering solutions that align long-term data strategies with immediate business needs.

What You Will Do

Collaborate with internal customers and cross-functional teams to support RTX’s data and data governance strategy and align initiatives with enterprise data goals.
Design, develop, and maintain APIs, API contracts, scripts, and reusable automation components for data governance processes.
Automate metadata ingestion, scanning, synchronization, and workflow activities across data governance platforms.
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines for metadata processing and governance-related data movement.
Automate data profiling, validation, data quality rule execution, and integration of data quality results.
Build scheduled and event-driven automation to support the onboarding and management of newly created data assets.
Implement logging, monitoring, retry logic, exception handling, and reconciliation processes to ensure reliable automation.
Test, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain automation solutions to support performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, CI/CD, and automated testing.
Contribute to data governance roadmaps and tool requirements while identifying opportunities to improve data management processes and deliver business value.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
Experience with scripting or software development languages such as Python, Java, or PowerShell.
Experience developing and integrating REST APIs, working with JSON, OAuth, and API contracts.
Experience with ETL development, data integration, and workflow orchestration.
Experience with SQL and cloud or data platform technologies.
Experience with data profiling, validation, and data quality automation.
Experience with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automation testing.

Qualifications We Prefer

3–6 years of experience in automation, data engineering, integration engineering, or software engineering.
Experience integrating metadata management and data catalog platforms.
Familiarity with workflow automation and event-driven architecture.
Experience implementing monitoring, logging, exception handling, and reconciliation for automated processes.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to connect business processes and data management requirements to technical solutions.
Ability to balance long-term technical strategy with tactical delivery in an Agile environment.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to work with internal customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience contributing to data governance initiatives, roadmaps, or enterprise data management programs.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Location: REMOTE

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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