Junior Data Engineer

Agile Defense; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense seeks a Data Engineer to build and maintain secure data pipelines and analytics-ready datasets on-site at Camp Smith, HI. You will collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders using platforms like Databricks and Palantir Foundry, ensuring data quality and robust ETL/ELT workflows.

Requires a 3+ year background in data engineering, Python/SQL proficiency, and an active DoD clearance. On-site work in a SCIF is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data engineering or related experience.
• Experience with Python and SQL; ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations.
• Familiarity with data validation, modeling, and data-quality practices.
• Experience with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or similar tech.
• Understanding of version control, testing, and documentation; Agile development.
• Active DoD clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines and analytics-ready datasets.
• Work with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, or similar platforms.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT

Spark

Databricks

Palantir Foundry

AWS/Azure

Docker

Agile development

DoD clearance

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/DS/Engineering/IS/Math

Tools

Python

SQL

Databricks

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility - leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1818

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: On-Site, Camp Smith, HI

Clearance Level: Top Secret / SCI, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

Supports the development and maintenance of secure data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytics-ready datasets. Works with data scientists, engineers, and mission stakeholders to process structured and unstructured data using Databricks, Spark, Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or comparable platforms.

Education and Background

Bachelors degree in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, mathematics, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education, technical certification, and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Years of Experience

3+ years of relevant data engineering, software development, data analytics, or enterprise-platform experience.

Required Skills

Experience with Python and SQL; experience supporting ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformations; familiarity with data validation, data modeling, and data-quality practices; familiarity with Spark, PySpark, Databricks, or comparable technologies; understanding of version control, testing, documentation, and Agile development; ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical stakeholders; active DoD clearance required.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Palantir Foundry, Maven Smart Systems, or War Data Platform; familiarity with AWS or Azure; exposure to Docker, CI/CD, MLflow, APIs, or Terraform; experience supporting DoD or federal mission environments.

Working Conditions

Must be able to work on-site in a SCIF for eight hours per day, five days per week. Personal electronic devices and remote work may be restricted by facility and security requirements.

$145,000 - $170,000 a year

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.


• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.


• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.


• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.


• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.


• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities