Senior Data Engineer (Engineer Database 4)- 27699

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm located in Augusta, GA is seeking a Senior Data Engineer. The role involves designing and maintaining secure data pipelines, integrating diverse datasets, and collaborating with intelligence analysts. Candidates should have extensive experience in data science and engineering, with a preference for those holding a relevant master's degree. This position requires strong analytical skills and a TS/SCI clearance. The company offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field.
• Expert capabilities in research and professional briefings.
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain secure data pipelines.
• Integrate, cleanse, and transform datasets from diverse sources.
• Collaborate closely with analysts and data scientists.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Analytic skills

Project management

Experience with SQL

Programming languages knowledge (Python, Scala)

Education

Masters in Data Science

Bachelors in related field

PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field

Tools

SQL

Spark

Hadoop

Python

R

Job description

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision‑making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Senior Data Engineer near Ft. Gordon, GA! As part of this mission, you’ll contribute to high‑impact GEOINT exploitation, analysis and reporting of all Advanced GEOINT and Special Access Program (SAP), and related disciplines and products produced by the Army GEOINT Enterprise. Your expertise will help drive critical intelligence insights for Army operations worldwide!

*This posting is to collect applications for current and future openings for HII‑Mission Technologies. Candidates will be screened as opportunities come available and selected candidates will be contacted about an opportunity.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable data pipelines that deliver timely, mission‑relevant data to intelligence analysts
• Integrate, cleanse, and transform Multi‑INT and GEOINT datasets from diverse classified and unclassified collection systems
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows to support analytic tradecraft, targeting, and operational planning
• Implement rigorous data quality, validation, and auditing checks to ensure accuracy and reliability for intelligence products
• Develop data models, schemas, and storage solutions optimized for high‑volume, high‑velocity intelligence data
• Automate data ingestion and transformation processes to reduce manual effort and accelerate analytic readiness
• Collaborate closely with intelligence analysts, data scientists, and mission partners to understand data requirements and deliver production‑ready datasets
• Ensure compliance with IC data governance, security, and metadata standards across all data systems
• Troubleshoot complex data flow issues and improve resilience, performance, and operational throughput
• Utilize SQL, Python/Scala, cloud services, and big‑data tools (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) to support advanced analytics, AI/ML, and decision‑advantage missions
• Additional duties as assigned or required

What we are looking for

• 9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience
• Excellent written and oral communication, research, and analytic skills
• Expert ability to manage personnel, requirements, and coordination of projects
• Expert capabilities to research, create, develop, and deliver professional briefings, multimedia presentations, and written reports
• Knowledge of Army structure and defense level intelligence operations: intelligence collection, fusion, analysis, production, and dissemination for intelligence databases and products
• Experience utilizing programming languages such as SAS, R, Java, C, MATLAB, ScaLa, or Python
• Experience accelerating large data transactions across industry‑leading GPU architectures to answer analytic questions
• Experience with assessments, enterprise data integration, governance, and metrics, including the application of metadata management techniques and ability to interrogate databases efficiently using SQL
• Experience with tradecraft and publication
• Ability to coordinate and support cross‑community meetings and working groups
• Assimilate large volumes of information, and independently produce reports using data science focused libraries such as Pandas, Scikit, TensorFlow and Gensim
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
• Masters in Data Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Statistics, or related field AND 5 years current Intelligence Analysis experience; OR Bachelors in Data Science, Data Analytics, Informatics, Statistics, or related field AND 10 years current Intelligence Analysis experience; OR High School Diploma/GED AND Specialized Training with at least 15 years of Intelligence Analysis experience to include 10 years of current GEOINT Analysis experience AND 5 years of Data Analytics, Informatics, Statistics experience
• Knowledge and experience with intelligence operations and in assisting with drafting expert assessments across operations priorities on behalf of the stakeholder
• Specialized training from any intelligence collection and analysis school or certification to include GEOINT Professional Certification (GPC‑F, GPC_IA‑II, GPC_GA‑II, GPC_IS‑II, etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of the National System for GEOINT (NSG) and Intelligence Community; knowledge of private sector data science/analytics, machine learning, and data visualization communities

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best‑in‑class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well‑being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.