Sr. Data Flow System Engineer

Culper Technology; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vision & Dental

401k Gift

PTO & Holidays

Professional Development

Device Allowance

Wellness Program

Recognition Program

Events & Culture

Job summary

Culper Technology is seeking a Senior Data Flow Engineer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. You will design, troubleshoot, and optimize complex data flows using Apache NiFi and related tools, ensuring compliance and performance across mission systems.

You’ll move existing data flows to a virtual cloud environment, review DMRs, and collaborate with Operations and engineering to implement robust, scalable solutions. On-call rotations apply, with occasional on-site support.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.
• Minimum 14+ years of Systems Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; substitutions allowed for five additional years of experience.
• Experience with mission systems and data formats.

Responsibilities

• Design, troubleshoot, and optimize complex data flows with NiFi.
• Review and process Data Flow Management Requests (DMRs).
• Move data flows from hardware to a cloud environment and define requirements.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to ensure compliance and performance.
• Provide on-call support on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Data Flows

NiFi

Cloud Migration

Systems Engineering

Technical Documentation

Customer Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

Apache NiFi

DeltaFi

Job description

Why join Culper Technology?

At Culper Technology, We take pride in serving the mission with exceptional quality, value, and service. Our team members are at the core of everything we do, and we treat them like family, providing support for both their professional and personal goals. With an employee-first mindset, we believe that when our people succeed, so do our customers and partners. We promote open communication, encourage professional development, and foster idea-sharing across teams to create a collaborative and innovative environment. We are seeking talented team members who share our passion for excellence, integrity, and pride while being a part of an incredible team.

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Healthcare
• 100% Paid Vision and Dental
• Generous 10% 401k gift
• 4 weeks PTO with 11 paid holidays
• Professional Development stipend
• Technical Device Allotment
• Wellness Program
• Recognition Program
• Exclusive Events and Culture Initiatives

EEO Statement:

Culper Technology is dedicated to fostering a work environment that values diversity and is free from discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, and all levels of staff within the organization. All employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data Flow Engineer to join our team and support the design, troubleshooting, and optimization of complex data flows using NiagaraFiles (NiFi).

In this role, you’ll troubleshoot data formatting and software issues, work with engineers and developers to solve problems, and review existing data flows to improve performance and ensure they meet compliance requirements. You’ll also help process DMRs and develop solutions to make data flows more efficient.

A key part of the role will be supporting Data Flow Modernization, including moving existing data flows from hardware to a virtual cloud environment. This will involve evaluating current flows, helping define requirements, and working with the Operations team to build and implement the new flows.

The position also includes one week of on-call support, typically on a rotating schedule about every 6–8 weeks. Occasional on-site support may be required for emergency system issues.

What you’ll do

• 6+ years of experience working with data flows.
• 10+ years of experience within the Intelligence Community, supporting mission systems and mission data formats.
• Experience working with mission systems that process and manage mission data.
• Strong understanding of mission data formats and how they are used within operational systems.
• Experience reviewing, processing, or creating Data Flow Management Requests (DMRs).
• Hands-on experience with Apache NiFi, including building, managing, troubleshooting, and documenting complex data flows.
• Experience with DeltaFi is highly desirable.
• Experience gathering and managing analytical requirements.
• Ability to create system architecture diagrams that clearly illustrate software and system functions.
• Experience providing customer support and helping users troubleshoot data flow questions and issues.
• Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph required.
• 14+ years of Systems Engineering experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Five additional years of relevant Systems Engineering experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.

The pay range for this role is:

220,000 - 235,000 USD per year (Annapolis Junction, MD)