Spear AI · 2 months ago
Data Engineer - Mid
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSpear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation's security. The Data Engineer role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support enterprise AI/ML operations, ensuring reliable data flow for chatbot training and operational analytics.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMachine LearningMilitaryNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for processing large-scale datasets
Design data models and schemas optimized for AI/ML workloads
Implement data quality monitoring and validation frameworks
Collaborate with AI engineers to understand data requirements and optimize data delivery
Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and implement performance improvements
Maintain documentation for data flows, transformations, and pipeline architectures
Support data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with data handling policies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Kafka, etc.)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies
Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and modern data stack tools
Understanding of version control systems and CI/CD practices
Preferred
AWS experience highly preferred but not required
Military experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need to recharge and maintain work-life balance
Dedicated Sick Time – Your health and wellbeing come first
Comprehensive Health & Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family protected
11 Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off throughout the year to celebrate and spend with loved ones
Professional Development – Educational opportunities and resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career
Collaborative Environment – Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure where your ideas and contributions matter
Mission-Driven Work – Contribute to projects that directly support national security and make a real-world impact
Growth Opportunities – Join us during an exciting expansion phase where you can help shape our future
401(k) with company match
Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent)
Relocation assistance (position dependent)
Referral bonuses
Performance bonuses
Life insurance and disability coverage
Technology home office setup stipend
Professional certification reimbursement
Company
Spear AI
Spear AI develops AI-powered software and hardware for maritime operations.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.3M2025-07-25Seed· $2.3M
Leadership Team
Mike Hunter
Founder and CEO
John McGunnigle
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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