Data Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$124,093–$142,706 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $133k
$116k most similar roles pay here $198k

This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $133k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer

Data Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph joins the Data Science and Data Engineering team to build modern, scalable solutions for ingesting and transforming data. Working within an Agile environment, the individual will design and develop software products and services that process data from various sources while building robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines to support critical operational and analytical systems. The role requires expertise in Node.js or Python frameworks, a strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and Large Language Models for data enrichment. Key technical competencies include ETL development, LLMOps, NoSQL datastores, MCP Servers, and API management. This position focuses on bringing structure to complex data environments by creating modular services that solve intricate data challenges within the defense and intelligence community.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $211200 from 85 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop software products to ingest, process, and manage data from diverse sources.
  • Build robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines to support critical operational and analytical systems.
  • Develop and maintain ETL workflows to transform complex data into measurable outcomes.
  • Implement Large Language Models (LLMs) to enrich and enhance existing data sets.
  • Manage NoSQL datastores and integrate MCP Servers for efficient data management.
  • Build scalable back-end services using Node.js or Python frameworks.
  • Develop modular services to bring structure to complex, distributed data environments.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Bachelor of Science degree required.
  • 5 or more years of related experience required.
  • Proficiency in Node.js and Python frameworks is required.
  • Experience in ETL development, LLMOps, and building data pipelines is required.
  • Knowledge of APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and Large Language Models (LLMs) is required.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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