Data Engineer/AI Solution Engineer

DataJobs; Elkton (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Stock Ownership Plan

Profit-sharing

Total rewards package

Job summary

Gore Performance Solutions (GPS) Applied Research is hiring a Data Engineer/AI Solution Engineer in Elkton, MD, for a hybrid role. You will build a scalable data platform, secure data access, and AI-enabled workflows to support predictive analytics and NPD decisions.

You will own end-to-end delivery across PostgreSQL, Python pipelines, REST APIs, and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure, with Angular/React frontends and RBAC down to the database level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of PostgreSQL database architecture and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain PostgreSQL database architecture with fine-grained access control.
• Develop Python libraries and automated data ingestion pipelines at scale.
• Build REST APIs and web tools for data, models, and AI-enabled workflows.
• Own cloud architecture and deployments on Azure (Azure Container Apps, Azure Static Web Apps).
• Develop frontend apps using Angular or React for intuitive data access.
• Implement Microsoft Entra ID RBAC down to the DB level.
• Coordinate with GPS IT to integrate security, pipelines, and APIs.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code for reliable deployments.
• Design AI/ML-enabled workflows for predictive analytics and materials modeling.
• Translate materials science requirements into structured data models and workflows.
• Collaborate with GPS AR scientists and IT to deliver scalable solutions.
• Document architecture and establish reusable frameworks and standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/Data Eng/Software Eng

Tools

PostgreSQL

Python

REST APIs

Microsoft Azure

Azure Container Apps

Azure Static Web Apps

Angular

React

Microsoft Entra ID

RBAC

Git

C++

Java

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

LLM‑assisted tools

Job description

The Data Engineer/AI Solution Engineer role supports Gore Performance Solutions (GPS) Applied Research (AR) by building a database architecture and AI/ML foundation that makes Gore materials and characterization data searchable, reusable, and ready for predictive analytics. You will own end-to-end technical delivery across data platforms, secure access, APIs, and AI-enabled workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain PostgreSQL database architecture, including permissions, views, optimized query rules, and fine-grained access control.
• Develop standardized Python libraries and automated data-ingestion pipelines to capture materials, characterization, and fitness-for-use (FFU) testing data at scale.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and user-friendly access tools, including web applications, to provide scientists and engineers with access to data, models, and AI-enabled tools.
• Own the platform’s cloud architecture and deployments on Microsoft Azure, including Azure Container Apps and Azure Static Web Apps, along with monitoring, scaling, and production configuration.
• Architect and build responsive frontend applications using Angular or React for an intuitive interface to data and analytical tools.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID (App Registrations, tokens, and Entra Groups), and extend role-based access control (RBAC) down to the database level.
• Coordinate with GPS IT to integrate security groups, pipelines, APIs, and applications into enterprise infrastructure with appropriate security, access controls, and long‑term support.
• Set up automated CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code for reliable, repeatable platform deployment.
• Design and implement AI/ML-enabled workflows such as predictive analytics, process-structure-property models, and LLM‑assisted tools to support faster, higher‑quality NPD decisions.
• Convert complex materials science, characterization, and regulatory/quality requirements into structured data models, workflows, and system logic.
• Collaborate with AR scientists and engineers, the Innovation team, and GPS IT to identify opportunities, define requirements, and deliver scalable solutions.
• Document platform architecture and solutions, and establish reusable frameworks and standards to scale capability beyond the initial data family.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience in database architecture and design, with solid proficiency in PostgreSQL including permissions, views, optimized query rules, and access control.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience developing AI/ML models or workflow‑based automation and decision‑support solutions.
• Software development experience in Python (or another general‑purpose object‑oriented language such as C++ or Java) and proficiency with Git.
• Experience building responsive, multi‑page web applications using Angular or React.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), including configuring App Registrations, tokens, and Entra Groups for RBAC.
• Experience developing and maintaining REST APIs, with comfort working with asynchronous execution states and data flows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently in ambiguous, cross‑functional environments while influencing without direct authority.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with materials science, characterization methods, or fitness‑for‑use (FFU) testing data, ideally in a regulated or advanced‑materials environment.
• Experience with web‑based visualization tools such as vega-lite and D3, and building data‑dense engineering dashboards.
• Experience setting up automated CI/CD pipelines (for example, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps).
• Experience writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Azure Bicep or Terraform.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and analytics engines such as Databricks or Snowflake.
• Experience with AI‑assisted workflows, LLM‑based tools, or prompt‑driven solution design.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).
• Ability to provide sustained technical ownership and continuity for the platform as materials, data, and business needs evolve.

Technology Stack

• PostgreSQL
• Python
• REST APIs
• Microsoft Azure, Azure Container Apps, Azure Static Web Apps
• Angular, React
• Microsoft Entra ID, including App Registrations and Entra Groups; RBAC
• CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code
• LLM‑assisted tools
• Git, C++, Java

Location and Work Arrangement

Elkton, MD 21922 (Hybrid). This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the associate is employed. Eligibility depends on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

Salary and Pay Details

• $110,000 - $153,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for a variable pay program each fiscal year based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment
• Variable pay program each fiscal year for roles above $150k, based on defined business performance metrics
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits
• Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country
• Potential opportunities for profit‑sharing