Data Engineer - Mid

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Quantico, Virginia seeks a Data Engineer - Mid. The engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, working closely with analysts and data scientists to ensure reliable data infrastructure.

The role necessitates a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. A salary range of USD $135,000.00 to $155,000.00 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or similar technical role.
• Proficiency in SQL and one modern programming language.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data ingestion and transformation processes.
• Develop and optimize data models and storage solutions.
• Collaborate with data analysts to meet performance requirements.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Data security

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

AWS

Spark

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Position Description: The Data Engineer - Mid designs, develops, and maintains scalable data pipelines, data models, and data services in support of CD&I analytics, experimentation, and AI/ML initiatives. The engineer will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and operational stakeholders to ensure that data infrastructure is reliable, secure, and aligned with USMC data strategy and enterprise architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust processes for ingesting, transforming, and delivering data from multiple operational and enterprise systems.
• Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and storage solutions (e.g., data warehouses, data lakes) to support analytic workloads.
• Implement data quality, validation, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Integrate data security, access control, and auditing in compliance with DoD/USMC cybersecurity and data governance policies.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and AI/ML teams to ensure data engineering solutions meet analytic and performance requirements.
• Support the design and deployment of APIs or data services that provide secure, standardized access to data.
• Document data architectures, data flows, and technical implementation details; support transition to operations and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data pipeline and infrastructure issues; recommend and implement improvements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or similar technical role, with at least 2 years in a DoD/Federal enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and processes.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle) and familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
• Understanding of data security and governance concepts within controlled environments.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or DoD cloud equivalents).
• Familiarity with big data or distributed processing technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and modern orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
• Experience supporting USMC CD&I or other DoD headquarters/staff organizations.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $135,000.00/Yr. - USD $155,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status