Data Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Salary
$124,093–$142,706 / yr
Posted
49 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $133k
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This role pays less than 70% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$188,477 — the blue 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1184 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer

JOB TITLE: Data Engineer, TS/SCI with Polygraph The Data Engineer Principal joins an Agile team to design and develop software products and services that efficiently ingest, process, and manage data from various sources. This role involves building robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines to support critical operational and analytical systems. The successful candidate will focus on creating modern, scalable solutions for transforming data and designing modular services within complex data environments. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Node.js, Python frameworks, and NoSQL datastores. The position requires expertise in ETL development, LLMOps, microservices, and distributed systems, specifically using Large Language Models to enrich data. Candidates must also be familiar with MCP Servers and API management to solve complex data challenges for government, defense, and intelligence community projects.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $155450 from 67 postings across 8 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and develop software products and services to ingest, process, and manage data from various sources.
  • Build robust, reusable APIs and data pipelines to support critical operational and analytical systems.
  • Develop and maintain complex ETL workflows and data pipelines.
  • Use Large Language Models (LLMs) to enrich and process data.
  • Design modular services and bring structure to complex data environments.
  • Manage and maintain NoSQL datastores and MCP Servers.
  • Implement and manage APIs within a distributed systems architecture.

What we're looking for

  • US citizenship is required.
  • Must currently possess a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor of Science degree is required.
  • 5+ years of related experience is required.
  • Must have knowledge of NodeJS or Python and a strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Must have a strong understanding of Large Language Models and experience building and maintaining ETL workflows and data pipelines.
  • Security clearance level: TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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