Data Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Data Engineers to support our government customer. The selected applicants will join the team as we seek to deliver world-class capabilities for our client and their associated contractors, driving productivity and innovation. This team works with real-time data and create tools using cutting-edge visualization, development, and analytic technologies.

Our staff provides full product lifecycle support for a large suite of multiplatform tools, environments, and microservices. These services support every aspect of the intelligence lifecycle including collection management, data aggregation, transformation, and enrichment, knowledge management, object-based production, and production creation and dissemination.

We utilize best practices in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, software engineering, data analytics, systems administration, and cybersecurity. Our team will lead in providing the next generation of capabilities planning and continuous integration of new and emerging technologies.

This position will include the following duties and responsibilities:
What you will do (day in the life):

• Interacts with customers, Program Managers and other development teams to gather, analyze and define requirements to determine the most effective software and web technologies to satisfy the client needs
• Develops, maintains, supports and enhances complex and diverse software systems (e.g., processing-intensive analytics, novel algorithm development, manipulation of extremely large data sets, real-time systems, and business management information systems) based upon documented requirements
• Reviews and tests software components for adherence to the design requirements and documents test results
• Designs, creates, tests, and maintains software and web-based applications and content solutions to satisfy customer requirements
• Follows a formal design process using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and adheres to laws, standards, and established guidelines for development and delivery of software and web applications
• Designs and develops visually-pleasing, content rich, user-friendly interfaces with intuitive navigation
• Develops and maintains software and web development technical documentation to assist with software and web application maintenance and upgrades
• Provides software process management and configuration management throughout the software / web development life cycle.
• Recommends new technologies and processes for complex software projects.
• Ensures quality control of all developed and modified software.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots extremely complex software problems and provides solutions using the latest technologies.

• Integrates new software and web products with existing software and web applications in order to improve the functionality or design of the system.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education:

• Bachelors Degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience (or Masters Degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience).

Required Credentials:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
• Active Security Certification or DoD 8140/8570 compliant IAT Level II certification

Required Experience:

• Experience in troubleshooting complex data analytic systems.
• Should have thorough experience working with Python and associated libraries
• Experience in creating and using Docker Images and Kubernetes
• Experience in Jira/Confluence using Agile/SCRUM methodologies and Kanban
• Should have thorough understanding of the server/client model. (i.e., RESTful APIs, microservices, etc.)
• Should have a working knowledge of data loading and ingestion.
• Should have experience in extract, transform, and load (ETL) of legacy data source to current standards (i.e., be able to migrate from relational data base to NoSQL database)
• Data standardization and normalization of legacy data source
• Should have a working knowledge of Linux (i.e., should be able to edit/debug programs on Linux).
• Familiarity with extracting implementation measurements and interaction requirements from designs
• Technical understanding of big data concepts, cloud technologies such as AWS and Oracle.
• Experience creating and troubleshooting APIs for migrating data from a relational data base to a NoSQL database (PostgreSQL)
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative work environment.
• Enthusiastic about teamwork, comprehensive automated tests, and collective code ownership.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with APIs
• Experience with AWS and/or Azure
• Experience interfacing and briefing government customers at all levels
• 3 years agile development and use of tools such as JIRA/Confluence
• 2 years data standardization and ETL of legacy date to current standards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $122870 - $208890

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $122,870 - $208,890