Senior Data Engineer - Technical Lead

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Serving as one of our Data Engineers, you will support a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, programmers, and configuration managers in developing and implementing data analytic, visualization, and engineering solutions to support systems engineering functions across requirements definition, architecture and interface definition, system integration, verification, and test for current and future large-scale missile systems. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle.
This position is both an internal and customer facing position and responsible for supporting the roll out and implementation of a new data engineering solutions to support Navy functions. In this role, you will plan and coordinate the preparation of project documentation, such as business process maps, training, job aids, schedules, and presentations, to ensure the data engineering solutions meet internal BAE Systems and customer requirements. You will engage with Navy customers and coordinate with the internal BAE Systems technical team to design, implement, and tailor the developed solutions that may be based on COTS or GOTS technology. In this position, you will perform data engineering, data pipeline building, business process mapping, technical analysis, trade studies, research, development, and test and evaluation to enable quality management and business process system implementation. You will help resolve issues and make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities for the proposed COTS / GOTS data engineering solutions. You will analyze proposed changes of product design to determine effect on overall product and system and coordinate modification for management control.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver data engineering Design and implement scalable data pipelines that support AI/ML applications, leveraging techniques such as data warehousing, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load), and data streaming.
• Perform data wrangling, merging, cleaning, normalization, and transformation to prepare data for analysis
• Conduct feature engineering and feature selection to optimize data for AI/ML model development
• Work closely with Data Solution Architects and AI/ML Developers to prepare data for analytics and modeling tasks
• Implement data pipelines enabling retrieval of data from federated data systems
• Implement monitoring systems to ensure data pipeline reliability and performance
• Implement algorithms required to perform data engineering functions
• Implement data quality checks and monitoring processes
• Stay updated on best practices and emerging technologies in data engineering

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typical education and years of related/relevant experience required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 15 years of proven experience supporting DoD programs or large-scale weapon systems; or Master's Degree and minimum of 10 years of related/relevant experience.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related STEM field
• 15+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role
• Expert understanding of the Data Engineering process
• Proficiency with data modeling notations
• Proficiency in data manipulation libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn)
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, JSON/XML, structured and unstructured query languages, and Jupyter Notebooks)Experience with ETL/TS tools and frameworks
• Experience with data analytics, data mining, and statistical analysis
• Experience with data warehousing solutions and technologies, including RedShift, BigQuery, and SnowflakeFamiliarity with big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.