Data Engineer - Cherry Point, NC

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Data Engineer to support aviation analytics and aircraft readiness initiatives at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. This position will focus on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting cloud-based data environments, and ensuring high-quality data is available for analytics and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL and Python skills, experience working with ETL processes, and a background supporting cloud-based data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Pipeline Development

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines and data workflows
• Build and optimize processes for collecting, transforming, and loading data
• Support data integration across multiple systems and data sources
• Ensure reliable and scalable data solutions for analytics initiatives

Database Management

• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries
• Manage and support relational databases and data warehouses
• Troubleshoot data issues and improve overall data performance

Cloud & Data Platform Support

• Support cloud-based data environments using AWS or Azure
• Work with modern data platforms and tools to improve data accessibility and efficiency
• Assist with data storage, transformation, and pipeline optimization

Data Quality & Automation

• Monitor and validate data quality and integrity
• Automate recurring data processes and workflows
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies and processing issues

About the Role

SteerBridge Strategies is seeking a Data Engineer to support aviation analytics and aircraft readiness initiatives at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. This position will focus on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting cloud-based data environments, and ensuring high-quality data is available for analytics and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate has strong SQL and Python skills, experience working with ETL processes, and a background supporting cloud-based data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Pipeline Development

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines and data workflows
• Build and optimize processes for collecting, transforming, and loading data
• Support data integration across multiple systems and data sources
• Ensure reliable and scalable data solutions for analytics initiatives

Database Management

• Write, optimize, and maintain SQL queries
• Manage and support relational databases and data warehouses
• Troubleshoot data issues and improve overall data performance

Cloud & Data Platform Support

• Support cloud-based data environments using AWS or Azure
• Work with modern data platforms and tools to improve data accessibility and efficiency
• Assist with data storage, transformation, and pipeline optimization

Data Quality & Automation

• Monitor and validate data quality and integrity
• Automate recurring data processes and workflows
• Identify and resolve data inconsistencies and processing issues

SteerBridge Strategies is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

SteerBridge Strategies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.