AI Data Systems Engineer: Edge & Cloud Architect

JCTM; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TS/SCI eligible

Job summary

JCTM seeks an AI Data Systems Engineer to own the data foundation for AI Branch initiatives at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. You will design data architectures, build ETL pipelines, and ensure data is secure, well‑structured, and usable across cloud, on‑premise, and tactical edge environments.

The role requires a BS in a technical field and 5+ years of data engineering experience, with a strong focus on data governance and collaboration with stakeholders to enable scalable AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS, data engineering, computer engineering).
• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering — ETL design, pipeline architecture, large-scale systems.
• Deep understanding of data storage, modeling, and governance across structured/unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Design, assess, and advise on ETL pipelines and data architectures for AI projects.
• Evaluate data storage strategies across cloud, on-premise, and edge environments.
• Define and enforce data quality, typing, taxonomy, labeling, and formatting standards.

Skills

ETL design

Data architecture

Data modeling

Edge computing

Security governance

Stakeholder comms

Data rights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

JCTM seeks an AI Data Systems Engineer to own the data foundation for AI Branch initiatives at the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab. You will design data architectures, build ETL pipelines, and ensure data is secure, well‑structured, and usable across cloud, on‑premise, and tactical edge environments.

The role requires a BS in a technical field and 5+ years of data engineering experience, with a strong focus on data governance and collaboration with stakeholders to enable scalable AI capabilities.