Data Engineer (Op AI)
$120k/y-$160k/y
SAICa day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
SAIC is seeking a Data Engineer (Op AI) to join their team in San Diego, CA. The role involves supporting NAVWAR’s Naval Operational Architecture program, focusing on automating the correlation of multiple ISR data streams.
About the Role
As a Data Engineer, you will conduct data pre-processing, exploratory data analysis, and data pipeline engineering to ensure high-quality data output. You will design and normalize data to common standards, develop and deploy data pipelines, and collaborate with various teams to ensure effective data integration. Your work will involve multiple data formats and event streaming pipelines, while staying current with emerging trends in data engineering.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related STEM field.
- Eight (8) years of experience in AI/ML in defense or intelligence environments.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with data pipeline development and real-world deployment.
- Familiarity with event streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with large-scale data architecture across secure DoD or government environments.
- Experience supporting NAVWAR, NIWC Pacific, or other Navy programs.
- Familiarity with ML Ops or data engineering in classified or cross-domain environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $120k–$160k.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.
SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 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, civilian and intelligence 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 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
San Diego, CA