Sr. Data Engineer

Purpose and ImpactAs a Senior Data Engineer you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider improving the way analysts customers and end users access discover stage link produce re-integrate and deliver intelligence. You will guide technical decisions work across mission and engineering teams and improve cloud-based data platforms.Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm hybrid role with minimum 2-3 days weekly onsite.Essential ResponsibilitiesLead the architecture design development and operation of scalable data pipelines and ETLELT processes for analytics reporting and mission operationsDesign and oversee API connectors and integrations that ingest data securely from internal platforms and external servicesSet engineering approaches for data processing storage and database performance to meet scale reliability and latency needsEstablish and improve data quality validation monitoring and governance practices across production data productsPartner with mission stakeholders analysts architects and product teams to define requirements and guide technical solutionsLead diagnosis and resolution of complex data integration pipeline and production performance incidentsCoordinate with security and compliance teams to build required protections and controls into data systemsMaintain architecture and operational documentation and mentor engineers through design discussions and code reviewsContribute to Agile planning and delivery helping the team break down work and manage technical dependenciesEvaluate platform and tooling choices explain tradeoffs and recommend improvements to data architecture and engineering practicesMinimum Requirements Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to design write review and support production code in Python Scala Java or a comparable language using Git automated testing and CICD practicesStrong experience with ETLELT architecture data modeling data quality and secure API integrations including troubleshooting authentication and data exchange issuesStrong engineering judgment and experience selecting data architectures and patterns for complex evolving datasetsExperience delivering and operating scalable production data pipelines across structured semi-structured or unstructured dataExperience designing API connectors and ingestion patterns that integrate enterprise applications and external servicesAbility to own complex data engineering work from requirements and design through production operation improving reliability and data qualityExperience leading technical collaboration with analytics data science product security or mission teams and mentoring other engineersClear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to explain technical decisions and tradeoffsClearance RequiredActive TSSCI to start with ability to gain and maintain a PolyMinimum EducationBachelors degree in computer science information systems engineering mathematics or a related field plus 5-8 years of relevant experience or a related masters degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experienceMinimum Years of ExperienceAt least 5 years with a bachelors degree or at least 3 years with a related masters degreePreferred QualificationsKnowledge of metadata standardsKnowledge and experience with Search tools Search results organization and the implications of metadata organization indexing catalog contentExperience in GIS-related applicationsjavelinAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentums role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.Other ResponsibilitiesSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aidbuddy aid responsibilities participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand hisher Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to hisher job. Compensation Details180000 - 220000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities education experience skills internal equity market data applicable collective bargaining agreements and relevant laws.Benefits OverviewOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings includeHealth dental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysRetirement benefits including 401k matchingEducational reimbursementParental leaveEmployee stock purchase planTax-saving optionsDisability and life insurancePet insuranceNote Benefits may vary based on employment type location and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act SCA or other employment contracts may include different provisionsbenefits. Original Posting11102026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race sex sexual orientation pregnancy including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding age ancestry United States military or veteran status color religion creed marital or domestic partner status medical condition genetic information national origin citizenship status low-income status or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation or any other protected category under federal state or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language atLabor Laws Posters.