Mission Data Engineer

Spear AI

• $110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance required
  • 3-7 years of data engineering experience, ideally in secure environments
  • Proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and data orchestration tools like Airflow
  • Experience managing classified data and secure networking
  • Familiarity with IC standards and secure cloud environments is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage secure data pipelines for ML and analytics
  • Handle data ingestion, transformation, and validation securely
  • Collaborate with engineers and scientists to meet operational goals
  • Optimize processing and storage for real-time and batch data
  • Ensure compliance with DIA's data governance standards

Benefits

  • Full-time, salaried position
  • Eligible for benefits
  • On-site work in Washington, DC
  • Opportunity to work on IC Task Force initiatives
  • Engagement with advanced ML and decision support systems
Full Job Description
Data Engineer - Spear AI

Location: On-site, Washington, DC

Clearance Required: Secret (active)

Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible

About the Role:

Spear AI seeks a Data Engineer to build robust, secure data infrastructure supporting the an IC Task Force. The role involves creating resilient pipelines to power analytics and decision support systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

Design and manage secure data pipelines enabling ML and analytics workflows.

Handle data ingestion, transformation, and validation with auditable, secure processes.

Collaborate with mission engineers and data scientists to align infrastructure with operational objectives.

Optimize data processing and storage for real-time and batch operations.

Ensure compliance with DIA's data governance and cross-domain security standards.

Required Experience:

Active Secret clearance.

3-7 years in data engineering, preferably within secure, high-side environments.

Proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).

Experience with classified data management, secure networking, and infrastructure optimization.

Preferred Experience:

Familiarity with IC standards (UDS, IC ITE) and secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, C2S).

Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills within complex operational settings.

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