AI Engineer

TaskVerse; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Student debt benefit

Wellness resources

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to modernize data foundations and enable enterprise analytics across the Naval Reactors Program.

You will design, build, and maintain secure data infrastructure, pipelines, and data models, collaborating with Financial Services, IT, and transformation teams to support compliant, scalable analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science field with 4+ years of experience, or higher degrees with required experience.
• Experience with enterprise data integration and ETL/ELT tools, Python, SQL.
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SSIS, notebooks, lakehouse, Power BI, Git, CI/CD, AI/ML platforms.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a Federal background check; drug test.
• Strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and workflows across systems.
• Develop data warehouses and data lakes with secure access.
• Implement ETL/ELT to deliver clean, governed datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business partners on data models.
• Monitor data quality and performance and ensure governance, security, and compliance.
• Evaluate tools and cloud tech to improve scalability and AI usage.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Analytics

Data integration

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Cloud architectures

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science

Master's degree in engineering or science

Doctorate in engineering or science

Degrees in Computer Science / Data Science / Computer Engineering preferred

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Pipelines

SSIS

Power BI

Git

CI/CD

AI/ML platforms

Job description

About The Company

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is a national asset dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. For more than 75 years, the Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained skilled nuclear operators to help ensure the safe and reliable operation of U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. NNL is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Its employees work across multiple DOE facilities and other locations supporting the program.

About The Company

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is a national asset dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. For more than 75 years, the Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained skilled nuclear operators to help ensure the safe and reliable operation of U.S. Navy submarine and aircraft carrier fleets. NNL is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Its employees work across multiple DOE facilities and other locations supporting the program. NNL fosters a culture built on trust, empowerment, and collaboration. Our teams contribute to work with lasting national impact while supporting safety, innovation, and operational excellence.

About The Role

Join NNL as a Data & AI Engineer and help modernize the data foundations that support the Naval Reactors Program. You will design, build, and maintain secure, scalable data infrastructure for accurate, timely, and actionable enterprise analytics. Working with partners in Financial Services, IT, Digital Transformation, and other mission-critical organizations, you will advance data-driven decision-making and support the multiyear modernization of financial systems and analytics platforms. This work includes enabling cloud-forward architectures, integrated data repositories, standardized data structures, and automated data flows. Your contributions will support financial insight, compliance, and effective operations across the organization.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field and at least four years of relevant experience; a master’s degree in a related engineering or science field and at least two years of relevant experience; or a doctorate in a related engineering or science field. Current Advanced Reactor Training Engineers, Refueling Engineers, or Field (RPCO) Engineers at the Company may also qualify. Degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering are preferred. Relevant experience with enterprise data integration, transformation, ETL/ELT tools, Python, SQL, cloud data platforms, data modeling, or analytics is an advantage. Familiarity with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, notebooks, lakehouse architectures, Power BI, Git, CI/CD, automated testing, or AI/ML platforms is beneficial. Strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are important.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens and must meet eligibility requirements following a Federal background investigation for access to classified matter. Candidates must also be able to pass a drug test in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines and workflows that integrate information from multiple systems. Develop and support data warehouses and data lakes that provide secure, efficient access to structured and unstructured data. Implement ETL/ELT processes to deliver clean, consistent, well-governed datasets. Collaborate with analysts, software developers, and business partners to create data models that support reporting and advanced analytics. Monitor and improve data quality, performance, and reliability through validation and optimization. Ensure solutions follow data governance, security, privacy, and compliance requirements. Evaluate tools, cloud technologies, and automation capabilities that can improve scalability and efficiency, while supporting responsible use of AI.

Benefits

• NNL offers health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits
• disability, life, and accident insurance
• a 401(k) savings program and Capital Accumulation Plan
• paid personal and medical time off
• paid parental leave
• and flexible work schedules
• Additional offerings include tuition assistance for eligible employees, a student debt benefit, a personal time-off sell program, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources

The annual pay range is $95,700 to $149,600. Actual salary depends on experience, qualifications, and business and market considerations.

Equal Opportunity

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug-free workplace.