Based in Colorado Springs, this on-site Data Engineer role supports secure DoD data initiatives. A Top Secret clearance is required to start, and the position offers a salary range of USD 150,000 - 170,000 per year. You will design, build, and deploy scalable, AI-enabled data solutions and pipelines within secure environments, contributing to mission-critical insights in the DoD's CDAO ADA IR program.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable, AI-powered data solutions and pipelines under the DoD’s CDAO ADA IR program, ensuring secure deployment.
- Design, preprocess, and orchestrate data pipelines, feature engineering steps, and ML services within containerized, secure environments.
- Collaborate with product managers, full-stack developers, platform engineers, and mission stakeholders to turn raw data into actionable insights and decision-support tools.
- Operate in agile environments that emphasize reproducibility, testing, and continuous delivery.
Requirements
- Clearance: Top Secret; must have clearance to start.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field; master's degree preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years in data engineering or software engineering with demonstrated experience designing and managing complex data pipelines, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Skills: Experience with data visualization and storytelling using Palantir MSS Workshop and Slate applications.
Preferred Skills
- 4+ years of experience in applied data science, Palantir Foundry development, or data pipeline development.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks (eg, Spark, Databricks, PySpark).
- Experience developing ML models from training to deployment using libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and XGBoost.
- Familiarity with MLOps, API development, and secure cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Palantir Foundry).
- Strong understanding of data validation, model testing, and performance evaluation techniques.
- Excellent technical communication skills for explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
Technologies
- Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, PySpark
- Palantir Foundry, Palantir MSS Workshop, Palantir Slate
- scikit-learn, TensorFlow, XGBoost
- AWS, Azure
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense, action defines the outcome and new challenges require fresh solutions. The company consistently looks to the future, embracing change with a resolute spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
The vision centers on adaptive innovation to support national missions through seamless integration of advanced technologies, exceptional talent, and agile execution—combining speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to protect vital interests.
Working Conditions
Must be able to work onsite at a SCIF in Colorado Springs, CO.
