Precise Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago
Data Engineer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expPrecise Systems is a solutions-based company focused on innovation in support of warfighters. They are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support a Navy-led network-centric initiative that automates the correlation of multiple ISR data streams.
ComputerConsumer ElectronicsInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and optimize robust data pipelines: ingestion, transformation, storage, and governance
Convert between tactical data formats, e.g., XML, JSON, GEOJSON, Cursor-on-Target (CoT), JREAP-C, Link-16
Implement automation using CHRON/CRON jobs and data orchestration frameworks (Apache Airflow, Kafka, AWS Step Functions)
Architect and maintain scalable data stores (e.g., Apache Iceberg, Elasticsearch) with schema evolution and deduplication
Enable real-time data indexing and fast query performance
Implement MIL-STD-6016 (Link-16) and MIL-STD-3011 (JREAP) message handling
Support integration or development of Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS) for secure, policy-based data transfers
Present complex data flows and technical insights effectively to leadership and stakeholders using clear data models and visual aids
Qualification
Required
5 - 10 years' experience working as a business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, database administrator, geospatial analyst, geospatial engineer, machine learning engineer, or software engineer
Hands on Keyboard- Developer Skillsets
Fluency in Python, can code without Modern libraries
Experience in format conversions with some of the following: XML, JREAP-C, COT (cursor-on-target), JSON, GEO JSON, UMF/UHR, text link-16, Tapil-J, and other Tactical Data Links
Experience in natural language parsing (NLP) and using regular expressions, RegEx
Experience implementing CHRON/CRON jobs
Experience in data pipeline orchestration, ETL, orchestration tools (e.g., Kafka, Apache Airflow, AWS Step Functions)
Focused experience implementing and monitoring data stores i.e. (Apache Iceberg, elastic search, data lake management)
Experience with schema evolution, dataflow and governance
Experience with real-time search and analytics engines for indexing and querying semi-structured data
Focused experience optimizing data store queries for speed and deduplication
Direct experience implementing MIL-STD-6016 and MIL-STD-3011
Can translate data between source and destination schemas
Data modeling and PowerPoint presentations for leadership and stakeholder presentations
Experience working with or developing Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) systems
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Must have current/active Top Secret security clearance
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred
Familiarity with DoD data architecture principles (e.g. DoDAF, CADM)
Experience with DataOps or similar mission-critical pipeline automation (e.g., deduplication, schema normalization)
Any experience leveraging universal data distribution architectures within DOD operations
Benefits
Health insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Disability insurance
Retirement plans
Holiday pay
Employee-managed leave
Professional growth opportunities
Company
Precise Systems, Inc.
As a solutions-based company, Precise Systems is focused on innovation in support of the warfighters and aligning our expertise to deliver the highest quality of service.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Bluestone Investment Partners
2023-05-09Private Equity
Leadership Team
Tom Curtis
Prinicipal
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