About this opportunity
Castalia Systems lists this Data Engineer, Jr opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Type: Full- Time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Clearance: TS/SCI W/CI poly
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Job Summary
Castalia Systems is seeking a Jr.-level Data Engineer to support one of our government customers in Chantilly, Virginia. The Data Engineer utilizes a diverse range of data-focused skills, experience, deep technical and analytical problem solving, and team-centered solutioning for complex problems to satisfy priority information enabling operations. This position requires strong attributes for problem solving, data analysis, troubleshooting, analytical thinking, and experimentation, often under time sensitive decisions.
Roles and Responsibilities
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement methods of automation and optimization of data and products to present to upper management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
5+ years of progressive, relevant work experience.
Demonstrate understanding of statistical analysis such as regression, anomaly detection and clustering
Demonstrate effective communication skills to relay data science activities, technical findings, and data products for both technical and non-technical customers.
Ability to combine a diverse set of data sources containing multiple forms of information including, but not limited to, Open Source, Publicly Available Information (PAI), Commercially Available Information (CAI), and intelligence records to provide technical information to produce data packages.
Ability to elicit and define system requirements, track progress against defined milestones to ensure completion, and evaluate test results to validate system performance and acceptance criteria.
Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain software solutions, including writing production-quality code, managing version-controlled repositories, and writing technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in an engineering or science related field.
Hands-on experience leveraging modern data analysis and engineering tools (e.g. Python, Excel, AWS) to process, analyze, and visualize data, enabling efficient insight generation and decision support.
Knowledge of National Intelligence Agencies and Department of Defense elements.
Familiarity with the space domain, including orbital mechanics, satellite systems, space-based sensors and associated operational concepts.
Familiarity with Agile processes.
Advanced Statistical knowledge and analysis methods (e.g., Bayesian Statistics, multivariate analysis, machine learning techniques).
Experience in analytical tool development, identification, and integration.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Normal office environment.
Travel
As needed.
Company Description
Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.
With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team is able to bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it's so evident when you compare us with anyone.
Compensation
At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems' benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000.00 to $160,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems' total compensation package for employees.
Disclaimer
Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.
Who can apply
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