Data & AI Engineer, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory in West Mifflin, PA seeks a Data & AI Engineer to design and operate data pipelines, govern ETL/ELT, and advance data warehouses for structured and unstructured data.

You will collaborate with analysts and developers to support reporting and analytics, improve data quality, and ensure security and compliance across data platforms and cloud tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate in a related engineering or science field.
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or RPCO Engineer at the Company.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and workflows.
• Develop data warehouses and data lakes for structured and unstructured data.
• Implement governed ETL/ELT processes delivering clean datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts and developers to create data models for reporting and analytics.
• Improve data quality, performance and reliability through monitoring and optimization.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate new tools, cloud technologies, and automation to enhance scalability.

Skills

Data integration

ETL/ELT design

Data pipelines

Power BI analytics

Python

SQL

Git/CI/CD

Azure ML

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Pipelines

SSIS

Notebooks

Education

Computer Science degree

Data Science degree

Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Pipelines

SSIS

Notebooks

Git

CI/CD

Azure ML

Copilot

Azure Open AI

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is building and modernizing the data foundations that support the Naval Reactors Program. As a Data & AI Engineer, you will help transform the financial data ecosystem through secure, scalable data infrastructure and analytics while partnering with Financial Services, IT, Digital Transformation, and other mission-critical organizations.

Role focus

You will design and operate data pipelines, implement governed ETL/ELT processes, and advance data warehouse and data lake capabilities for structured and unstructured data. You will also collaborate with analysts, software developers, and business partners to support reporting and advanced analytics, improving data quality, performance, and reliability along the way.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and workflows that integrate data from multiple systems.
• Develop and support data warehouses and data lakes to enable secure, efficient access to structured and unstructured data.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes that deliver clean, consistent, and well-governed datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts, software developers, and business partners to create data models for reporting and advanced analytics.
• Improve data quality, performance, and reliability through monitoring, validation, and optimization.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate new tools, cloud technologies, and automation capabilities that enhance scalability and efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (accredited, related engineering or science field) plus at least 4 years of relevant experience; or
• Master’s degree (accredited, related engineering or science field) plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctorate degree (accredited, related engineering or science field); or
• Currently an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer at the Company.

Technologies

• Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, Notebooks
• Python, SQL
• Power BI, DAX, M
• Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines
• Azure ML, Microsoft Copilot, Azure Open AI

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Preferred skills

• Degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering are preferred, but not required.
• Experience integrating and transforming enterprise data from ERP, TMS, or EPM systems into analytical platforms using ETL/ELT tools such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, and Notebooks, along with Python and SQL.
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing modern data architectures, including data lakehouse/cloud patterns, dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas), and Power BI analytics (datasets, dashboards, DAX, M).
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle and DevOps practices including Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing, plus emerging AI/ML platforms such as Azure ML, Microsoft Copilot, and Azure Open AI with attention to data privacy and responsible AI.
• Strong collaboration skills, effective communication, and the ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility and workplace requirements

• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce.
• All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.
• Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law; therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.
• Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Location: West Mifflin, PA (onsite)

Experience: Minimum 2 years

Salary: USD 95,700 - 149,600 per year (general guideline; based on experience, qualifications, and market/business considerations)