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Mission Data Engineer
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Builds secure, resilient data infrastructure and pipelines supporting an IC Task Force’s analytics and decision-support systems.
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Posted by Spear AI on
Data Engineer – Spear AI
Location: On-site, Washington, DC
Clearance Required: Secret (active)
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried, benefits-eligible
About Spear AI
Spear AI delivers cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions tailored specifically for maritime defense and national security operations. Leveraging advanced data management, AI-driven decision intelligence software, and innovative sensor technologies, Spear AI provides mission-critical capabilities to government, defense, and intelligence customers. Founded by maritime and technology experts with extensive operational experience, Spear AI is positioned to be a leading provider of scalable, integrated AI solutions for defense applications.
About the Role
Spear AI seeks a Data Engineer to build robust, secure data infrastructure supporting the an IC Task Force. The role involves creating resilient pipelines to power analytics and decision support systems.
Primary Responsibilities
Design and manage secure data pipelines enabling ML and analytics workflows.
Handle data ingestion, transformation, and validation with auditable, secure processes.
Collaborate with mission engineers and data scientists to align infrastructure with operational objectives.
Optimize data processing and storage for real-time and batch operations.
Ensure compliance with DIA’s data governance and cross-domain security standards.
Required Experience
Active Secret clearance.
3–7 years in data engineering, preferably within secure, high-side environments.
Proficiency in Python, Spark, SQL, and data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
Experience with classified data management, secure networking, and infrastructure optimization.
Preferred Experience
Familiarity with IC standards (UDS, IC ITE) and secure cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, C2S).
Strong troubleshooting and optimization skills within complex operational settings.
About Spear AI
Builds maritime AI software and sensors and provides engineering services for defense and national security missions.
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