Data Engineer

Job ID: 9660 Date Posted: September 30, 2026 Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a Data Engineer to join our C4ISR Division. This position is embedded with a Government customer to support the design and implementation of a data infrastructure for an intelligence weapons system(s). The selected candidate will work closely with the customer and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable data solutions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in data engineering who is ready to take ownership of data architectural designs. This position will be full-time onsite, non-remote in Stafford, VA. The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies. Key Responsibilities:   Collaborates with stakeholders to translate business and operations requirements into data models and pipelines Assists in evaluating and implementing tools and processes to support data engineering initiatives Monitors, troubleshoots, and optimizes existing data workflows and systems Documents data models, pipelines, and processes to support data, information, and knowledge sharing Designs data strategy for integration of data from multiple sources, ensuring security and compliance Creates conceptual, logical, and physical data models Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, or related field 5+ years of relevant experience Advanced SQL skills with experience building complex transformations and data models in a relational database Proficiency in Python for data pipeline development, automation, or API integrations Proficiency with data architecture and data modeling Proficiency with data pipeline design, implementation, and operations Familiarity with software configuration management tools and processes Ability to establish and maintain effective team relationships Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance Experience working with U.S. Government customers Experience with Risk Management Framework Experience working in an Agile or DevOps environment Experience with data observability, testing, and quality frameworks Familiarity with Big Data processing tools (Hadoop, Spark, NiFi, etc.) Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines Experience implementing and promoting best practices for…