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Data Engineer (BigQuery)
Northramp LLC
Bethesda, MD
Northramp is seeking a Data Engineer (BigQuery) to join the team supporting a mission-critical effort to consolidate, modernize, and operate our client's enterprise cloud services across…
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Data Engineer
Strategic Innovation Group LLC
Arlington, VA
- $150,000 to $185,000 USD / year
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Staff AI & Data Engineer – Databricks
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- $80 to $90 USD / hour
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Booz Allen Hamilton_United States
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Kapitus
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Amazon Web Services, Inc.
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Capital One
McLean, VA
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Eliassen Group
McLean, VA
- $65 to $75 USD / hour
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Data Engineer
Node.Digital
Herndon, VA
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DirectViz Solutions, LLC
Adelphi, MD
- $150,000 to $155,000 USD / year
DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Data Engineer to support cybersecurity operations in Adelphi, MD. This position will focus on designing, maintaining, and optimizing…
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Data Engineer- Remote
ICF Incorporated, LLC
Reston, VA
Candidate must have lived in the U.S
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Data Engineer
Bespoke Technologies
Chantilly, VA
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Senior Data Engineer
Meridian Systematics
Springfield, VA
- $145,000 to $175,000 USD / year
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Mid-Level Data Engineer
Meridian Systematics
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- $135,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Junior Data Engineer
Meridian Systematics
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- $110,000 to $150,000 USD / year
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Technamo LLC
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Reston, VA
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Manager, Cloud Data Engineer
Deloitte US
McLean, VA · Rosslyn, VA
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Data Engineer - Databricks
Steampunk
McLean, VA
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Junior Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
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BAE Systems

Data Engineer

McLean, VA, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Experience: Experience: 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Job Description We’re hiring a Data Engineer who brings a modern understanding of Data Lakes and Cloud Deployed Database Design in a modern AI environment to join a software development team. You’ll join a team developing end-to-end architectures with clean interfaces, design resilient user journeys and design systems. Your data science and engineering skills will be challenged with complex data engineering posed by often mixed structured and unstructured data containing gaps. Velocity of data and AI systems intensify engagement with data lakes to gain insight require frameworks for ensuring trust in data that you will deliver. This role involves leadership in the technical data frameworks as well as engagement with stakeholders whom will utilize the interfaces and applications developed. Serve as a technical leader within the Chief Innovation Strategy Organization (CSO) in McLean, VA. We want technical leaders with visionary solutions, can tame complex technical problems, and set the standard for engineering excellence across a wide spectrum of software disciplines. To maximize growth and ensure agility in changing markets, our leadership is evolving our structure and assembling our top talent into a unified engineering engine designed to outpace emerging challenges and drive sector-wide advancement. You will be a primary driver of that mission, charting technical pathways, leading high-impact initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. You won't be weighed down by bureaucratic stagnation. You’ll join a culture that values bold technical risks, rewards creative engineering, and gives senior leaders the authority to shape the future of our technical and strategic software portfolio. Join a rapidly growing organization, scaling our agentic construction of capabilities, serving our customers and ourselves leveraging advanced frameworks. You will be important to continue evolving with and ahead of the market.

Opportunity We are hiring a Data Engineer to act as a technical pillar across our multi-disciplinary portfolios. This position is a role focused on data science and data engineering in an AI centric software environment with the opportunity to learn and expand your scope. You will own the architecture and execution of high-visibility systems, providing leadership across:

Data Lake and Database Design and Implementation in Cloud Deployed Software Systems
Complex Data Designs to Support AI/ML Service Integration & Agentic System Design
AI Data Oriented Controls, Proxy Configuration and Security Design

Responsibilities

Design & Implement End-to-End Data Environments – Develop an Ontology framework considering collection of varying data types and arrival rates in connection with analytic and delivered data demands.
Optimize Data Performance – Enhance application performance, streamline deployment friction, and implement robust data ETL frameworks.
Scope Technical Pathways – Collaborate directly with Principal Investigators (PIs), strategists, and technical leadership to scope technical requirements, evaluate feasibility, and architect solutions for incoming initiatives.
Mentor & Guide Junior Data Engineers – Lead by example, mentoring junior developers in AI-native engineering practices, modern workflows, and clean code principles.
Drive Technical Excellence – Troubleshoot complex production bottlenecks, and ensure architectural consistency across multi-domain projects.

What We Are Looking For – The Essentials

Database Engineering – Leadership in database systems with experience in modern data lakes and cloud deployed data ontologies.
Data Science – Beyond technical integration experience, we are seeking an individual with a keen understanding and passion for working with data to deliver insights and intelligence advancing best practices.
Collaborative Leadership – Demonstrated success in technical teams, partnering with research or product stakeholders, and elevating the capabilities of surrounding engineers.
Understanding of Software Engineering Principles – Expertise in multiple languages (such as Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, or C++), microservices architecture, cloud to embedded and distributed systems design.
DevSecOps & Infrastructure Experience – Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible), and enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines. Design for accreditation and deployment is key.
Track Record – History of success in teams, delivery of viable systems from start to finish, adapting to changing tools and frameworks. Be prepared to share lessons learned.

A Modern Mindset – Your Growth Edge

AI-Integrated Engineer – You routinely leverage AI-assisted development tools and LLMs to optimize architecture, automate testing, and accelerate delivery timelines.
Proactive Innovator – Constantly exploring new technology stacks, keeping pace with industry advancements, and bringing fresh ideas to the team.

Character & Culture

Ownership Mentality – Takes complete responsibility for the stability, scalability, and quality of delivered features.
Intellectual Honesty – Transparently evaluates risks, communicates technical trade-offs clearly, and drives practical solutions.
Mission-Driven & Competitive – Deeply committed to delivering bulletproof technical solutions that solve critical operational challenges.
Generous Team Member – Earns respect through technical depth, emotional intelligence, and an active commitment to mentoring and uplifting others.

Working Conditions

Onsite in McLean, VA. Flexible work and time options.
Occasional travel to other BAE Systems sites, partner facilities, and stakeholder meetings.
Reports to: Sr. Director, Capability Development.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience: 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field (Master's degree or equivalent practical experience is a plus).
Experience executing rapid-cycle R&D in defense, aerospace, advanced prototyping, or adjacent mission areas.
Experience with of AI/ML frameworks and human-machine teaming.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. TS/SCI Preferred.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Deep fluency in at least two of the following: Software Engineering, AI Harness Engineering, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineering, Hardware/Firmware/Embedded Systems.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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Skills

Data engineering
Unstructured data
Leadership
Documentation
Coaching
ML
Troubleshoot
Database management systems
Research
Engineering principles
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Rust
Oracle Java
C++
Microservices Architecture
Docker
Kubernetes
Infrastructure as code
IBM Terraform
Ansible
CI/CD
Software development
Computer science
Cybersecurity
Firmware
Embedded systems

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