Software Engineer II - Data Engineer

Job Description
Job Summary
At BAE Systems, we help protect those who protect us. We are looking for a Data Engineer II to join our Digital Architecture Team (DAT). In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the high-performance data pipelines that create the "Digital Thread"-connecting critical engineering and operations data across the product lifecycle.
You will work within a modern, containerized ecosystem to ensure that data is collected, aggregated, and stored reliably. This is a hands-on engineering role where you will implement data schemas, develop microservices, and optimize the flow of information from legacy systems into modern cloud-based and self-hosted environments.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline Development: Build and maintain automated ETL/ELT pipelines to integrate diverse data streams, ensuring high availability and data integrity.
Implementation* Develop and deploy data schemas and Protobuf models to support a scalable gRPC microservices platform.
Database Management: Perform day-to-day administration, tuning, and optimization of Postgres databases and related extensions.
Infrastructure Support: Deploy and manage data tools within Docker and Kubernetes environments, ensuring stability across hybrid (Cloud and Windows) infrastructure.
Collaborative Execution: Work closely with Senior and Principal Engineers to translate architectural blueprints into production-ready code.
Data Quality: Implement automated testing and validation checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability for end-users.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education & Experience
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience: 3-6 years of professional experience in software development or data engineering, with a focus on building production data pipelines.
Core Technical Stack:
Languages: Proficiency in Python.
Databases: Solid experience with Postgres and SQLAlchemy or similar.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, NiFi, or Cribl).
Familiarity with dbt (data build tool) for data transformation.
Knowledge of Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
Experience working with legacy Windows-based server infrastructure.
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Clearance.
DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes or similar.
Version Control: Strong proficiency with Git and CI/CD workflows or similar.
Data Transport: Experience with Protobuf and gRPC (or similar API-driven data movement) or similar.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.