Data Engineer - Mid-Level

Ignite Digital Services

$95K — $114K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in data management and analysis
  • 3 years in data visualization and management
  • 3 years of experience using QLIK Advana for business intelligence
  • Proficient in Python, SQL, data modeling, and APIs
  • Knowledge of AI libraries and data architecture
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Statistics

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and define detailed requirements for data solution design
  • Refine metrics and business rules with stakeholders
  • Establish and update data architectures and standards
  • Design and maintain reference materials for data usage
  • Develop and deploy modern automation solutions

Benefits

  • Work within the Naval Research sector providing substantial impact on national defense
  • Collaborate with leading experts across warfare centers and universities
  • Engage in cutting-edge AI/ML applications
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a secure government role
  • Access to extensive resources and Communities of Practice for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
This role supports the Naval Research & Development Establishment (NR&DE) within the Decision Advantage Solutions Hub (DASH) Integrated Product Team (IPT). NR&DE includes 15+ warfare centers, NIWC Atlantic, University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs), and a Federally Funded Research Development Center (FFRDC). The organization operates several Communities of Practice (CoPs), each focused on solving domain-specific challenges that often drive new analytics requirements.

As a Data Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize data systems and pipelines that enable AI/ML applications for a Navy IT command. You will collaborate with AI/ML engineers and technical teams to ensure scalable, reliable data processing. This role applies modern data engineering practices to support machine learning deployment, enhance mission-critical operations, improve data quality, uphold security standards, and strengthen data workflows across the client's IT ecosystem.

Responsibilities:
  • Analyze use cases and high-level requirements to define detailed requirements for data solution design and implementation.
  • Analyze and refine enterprise metrics and business rules with stakeholders; identify related data needs and sources.
  • Establish and update data architectures/models, data standards, transformations, and integrations.
  • Design, build, publish, refresh, and maintain reference materials defining terms, metrics, business rules, and similar artifacts for analysts and other consumers.
  • Provide automation through the development and deployment of modern software-intensive solutions.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5 years of experience supporting corporate operations with data management and analysis.
  • 3 years of experience in data management, data analysis, and data visualization.
  • 3 years of Business Intelligence experience designing dashboards, reporting solutions, and integrations using the QLIK Advana reporting suite.
  • Experience designing varied data visualization techniques and selecting appropriate visuals for different audiences.
  • Experience with project planning, timeline/milestone recommendations, risk identification, cross-functional collaboration, spreadsheet-based analytical modeling, and stakeholder communication.
  • Technical skills: Python, SQL, data modeling, APIs, data architecture.
  • Knowledge and skill with AI libraries.
  • BS degree in Physical Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology, Business Intelligence, Business Administration or Finance, Statistics, or Management Information Systems.

Salary: 95k+ dependent on education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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