AI Data Engineer

SAIC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an AI Data Engineer to join our team at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures to support AI/ML workloads for the Army Intelligence & Security Enterprise (AISE).

You will ensure data availability, quality, security, and operational integration to enable advanced analytics and decision-making. The position requires strong experience in data engineering, Palantir Foundry, ETL, and programming in Python/SQL/TypeScript,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of related experience.
• Master's degree with 7+ years of related experience.
• 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into logical data models to support entity relationships and data flows.
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for AI and machine learning workloads.
• Develop and maintain data architectures to ensure data quality, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet AI/ML data requirements.
• Optimize data workflows for real-time analytics and decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies and security protocols.
• Stay current on data engineering, AI, and machine learning advancements.
• Support the operational deployment and integration of AI/ML solutions to enhance intelligence capabilities.
• Analyze complex data challenges and deliver practical, innovative technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Engage frequently with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and deliver impactful solutions.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of programs and projects.

Skills

Palantir Foundry

Data Pipelines

ETL Processes

Python

SQL

TypeScript

LLMs

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years

Master's +7 years

4 years in lieu of degree

Tools

AIP tools

LLMs tooling

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2616032
Location Fort Belvoir, VA, US
Date Posted 2026-08-24
Category Information Technology
Subcategory Database Engr
Schedule Full-Time
Shift Day Job
Travel Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly
Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

SAIC is seeking an AI Data Engineer to join our team at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The AI Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and architectures to support AI/ML workloads for the Army Intelligence & Security Enterprise (AISE). This role ensures data availability, quality, security, and operational integration to enable advanced analytics and decision-making. The AI Data Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, optimize data workflows, and contribute to intelligence solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into logical data models to support entity relationships and data flows.
• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for AI and machine learning workloads.
• Develop and maintain data architectures to ensure data quality, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet AI/ML data requirements.
• Optimize data workflows for real-time analytics and decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies and security protocols.
• Stay current on data engineering, AI, and machine learning advancements.
• Support the operational deployment and integration of AI/ML solutions to enhance intelligence capabilities.
• Analyze complex data challenges and deliver practical, innovative technical solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Engage frequently with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and deliver impactful solutions.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of programs and projects.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelors degree and nine (9) years or more related experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in systems engineering, data engineering, data architecture, or similar roles.
• Expertise with Palantir Foundry; particularly with Ontologies, Object Types, Data Pipelines, and AIP tools).
• Strong knowledge of data pipeline design, ETL processes, and database management.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and TypeScript; and object-oriented development.
• Experience utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) for tasks like NLP, text generation, and conversational AI.
• Familiarity with data governance, security practices, and compliance standards.

Clearance

• Candidate must have an active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Poly.

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.