Senior Data Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sterling, VA
Salary
$153,000–$207,000 / yr
Posted
36 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $175k
This role $180k
$125k most similar roles pay here $219k

This role pays more than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $139,914–$209,675 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $180k versus about $175k 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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TL;DR · Senior Data Engineer

As a Senior Data Engineer at GDIT, you will join the data science and data engineering team to support the Diplomatic Security bureau of the State Department. You will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining, and testing infrastructures for data generation while optimizing data flow and collection for cross-functional teams. Your daily work involves creating optimal data pipeline architectures, conducting tests to ensure solutions meet user requirements, and analyzing IT environments to resolve complex problems. You will collaborate with the data science team to integrate algorithms and models into automated processes and support infrastructure needs for executive and product teams. To succeed in this role, you must possess expertise in artificial intelligence, data solutions, and technical solutions while managing projects that turn complex data into measurable outcomes for government mission requirements.

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, develop, maintain, and test infrastructures for data generation.
  • Optimize data flow and collection processes for cross-functional teams.
  • Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architectures.
  • Develop and conduct tests to ensure data solutions meet documented user requirements.
  • Analyze IT environments to identify critical capabilities and recommend solutions for complex problems.
  • Integrate algorithms and models into automated processes in collaboration with the data science team.
  • Resolve technical issues and support infrastructure needs for executive, product, and design teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • Must have 10 or more years of related experience.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess a Secret security clearance.
  • A Top Secret security clearance is preferred.
  • Must possess skills in Artificial Intelligence, Data Solutions, and Technical Solutions.
  • US Citizenship.

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