Principal Palantir Digital Engineer

SAIC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Principal Palantir Digital Engineer to design end-to-end data solutions using Palantir Foundry for the PNT SE&I Team. This remote-friendly role will require collaboration with government personnel and systems engineers to translate business needs into actionable data products, build interactive interfaces, and ensure data quality across sources.

Ideal candidates have hands-on Palantir Foundry experience, strong programming skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with extensive related experience.
• Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry is mandatory.
• Programming skills in Python and Java or similar languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into Palantir Foundry data solutions.
• Develop interactive applications and reports using Palantir Foundry.
• Perform data transformation, modeling, and cleaning for analysis.
• Integrate data solutions with REST APIs and enterprise systems.
• Optimize Foundry pipelines and provide end-user training.

Skills

Python

Java

Palantir Foundry

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Job description

Principal Palantir Digital Engineer

Job ID: 2616760
Location: Remote Work, CA, United States
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Digital Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Digital Engineer with demonstrated experience using Palantir Foundry onsite in El Segundo, CA to build end-to-end data solutions and applications for the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team.

PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you'll work in a fast-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to gather and translate business requirements into actionable data solutions, develop interactive user interfaces, perform data transformation and modeling, and provide support and training to ensure effective use of data-driven insights across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into actionable data solutions using Palantir Foundry.
• Develop and design interactive applications and reports using Palantir Foundry, ensuring data accuracy and visual appeal to support decision-making.
• Perform data transformation, data modeling, and data cleaning using Palantir Foundry tools to prepare data for analysis.
• Integrate data solutions with REST APIs, enterprise systems, and third-party tools to create seamless workflows and automate business processes.
• Optimize Foundry performance, managing pipelines, datasets, and ensuring efficient data retrieval from various sources.
• Provide technical support, documentation, and training to end-users, driving adoption and ensuring teams can effectively leverage data solutions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of related experience; Masters and 7+ years of related experience.
• Must have demonstrated hands‑on experience with Palantir Foundry.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with ability to translate ambiguous requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to enable working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel and dynamic teams.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced development skills with Palantir Foundry Warp Core.
• AI/ML skills and experience applying artificial intelligence to data solutions.
• UI/UX design experience for creating intuitive user interfaces.
• API development and integration experience.
• Familiarity with data governance and best practices for data security and compliance.
• Experience and familiarity working with DoD organization.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit newsroom.