Data Engineer

RFA Engineering (www.rfamec.com) supports industry-leading clients through the full software development lifecycle to build cutting-edge precision agriculture, machine guidance, vehicle automation and autonomy applications. We are seeking passionate, talented engineers to work on exciting projects using the latest tools and technologies including robotics, computer-vision, machine learning, IoT, cloud computing, and much more. Collaborate with a team of industry experts onsite at our client's world-class engineering center and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive sustainable agriculture practices. This is a full-time position with a full benefit package listed below that includes opportunities for professional growth, direct hire by our customers, and additional opportunities within our own organization. Data Engineer As a Data Engineer, you will enable engineers, analysts, and data scientists to more effectively access, explore, and leverage enterprise data to generate insights, build models, and make data-driven decisions. This role focuses on designing scalable cloud-based data solutions, developing high-quality datasets, and creating data products that empower individual contributors to work independently with complex, high-volume data. A key component of this role involves collaborating with embedded and digital engineering teams to define, capture, and analyze system performance, UI, and health metrics. You will help translate raw signals into actionable insights through analytics, dashboards, and monitoring tools. ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain cloud-based data pipelines and data products that support analytics, machine learning, and exploratory data analysisEnable self-service data access by developing well-structured, documented, and discoverable datasets for individual contributorsPartner with embedded and digital engineering teams to define required performance, UI, and system health metrics and ensure appropriate data capturePerform analytics and data aggregation to translate raw signals into meaningful insights and visualizationsDevelop and maintain production-ready Python code and data workflows using SQL, PySpark, Databricks, and related technologiesManage and optimize storage of diverse data types, including images, raster data, parquet files, time-series data, geo-tagged data, text, and other unstructured dataBuild dashboards and interactive data applications using tools such as Tableau, Plotly Dash, or similar web-based visualization frameworksDevelop alerting and monitoring solutions (e.g., automated email notifications) to identify system performance issues or data pipeline failuresCollaborate in code reviews, documentation, and best-practice development to ensure maintainable and reproducible solutionsManage multiple projects, priorities, and milestones while maintaining a strong sense of ownership and accountability RequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experienceDemonstrated experience designing and implementing cloud-based data solutions in production environmentsStrong proficiency in Python for data engineering and analytics applicationsExperience working with data access and processing technologies such as SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Postgres, and MongoDBExperience building and maintaining datasets at scale across multiple data formats and structuresFamiliarity with vehicle or embedded system data, including CAN signalsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead meetings, clearly document work, communicate proof-of-concepts, and collaborate across teams Desired AttributesExperience developing dashboards and visual analytics solutions using tools such as Tableau, Plotly, or similar platformsFamiliarity with spatial data and visualization tools such as Folium or PlotlyExperience implementing system monitoring, alerting, and health-tracking solutionsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex data and system issuesAbility to work effectively in a self-directed environment with minimal oversightProven ability to manage multiple schedules, deliverables, and stakeholders simultaneouslyKnowledge of off-highway, agricultural, construction, or industrial equipment data systems is a plus Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position. Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000/year: Commensurate with experience About RFA Engineering RFA Engineering has provided product development and engineering services to industry leading customers since 1943. Our primary focus is the development of off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, mining, recreational, industrial, and special machines. Our work includes concept development, product design, documentation, problem-solving, simulation, optimization, and testing of components, systems and complete machines. Our engineering staff is located at our Engineering Center in Minneapolis, branch office in Dubuque, IA, and at numerous customer sites throughout the U.S. Competitive BenefitsHealth and Dental InsuranceTelaDoc Healthiest YouSupplemental Vision InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Long-Term DisabilityShort-term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)Flexible Spending Plan Dependent CareHSA for Medical ExpensesBonus Plan (Exempt Employees Only)Paid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysBereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Education Assistance Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.