Forward Deployed Data Engineer Security Clearance

Responsibilities

We’re seeking a Forward Deployed Data Engineer to build next‑generation data management and AI platform for maritime domain awareness. As a forward‑deployed engineer, you’ll work on‑site with customers — writing code, integrating systems, and solving problems in the field. You are part engineer, part technical advisor, and wholly accountable for making the mission succeed. The position requires a current or active U.S. Secret clearance.

• Implement real‑time data pipelines with MQTT and Redpanda for stream processing.
• Implement offline data pipelines using Dagster for batch processing.
• Parse and process binary message formats from various data sources.
• Build data warehouses using Postgres, Apache Iceberg, Parquet, and S3.
• Design data models that allow for high‑performance queries.
• Validate and normalize data sources.
• Improve local development and CI/CD using modern tooling and Git Hub Actions.

You’re a software engineer with strong values aligned with our mission:

• Fanatical about polish – code is linted, formatted, fully typed, and has 100% test coverage.
• Careful about correctness – downstream consumers trust your libraries and services.
• Obsessive about performance – focus on query speed and efficient processing.
• Deeply analytical – building prototypes and experiments to reinforce understanding.
• Bleeding‑edge enthusiast – eager to adopt upcoming platform features.
• Excellent teacher – able to explain concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

• Expertise in time‑series data processing and analysis (windowing, resampling, interpolation, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python and Rust for data engineering workflows.
• Experience with binary message parsing.
• Experience with row‑based & columnar data formats.
• Experience with OLTP & OLAP databases.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, streaming architectures, and batch processing patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with a batch orchestrator such as Dagster or Airflow.
• Hands‑on experience with a streaming platform such as Redpanda or Kafka.
• Hands‑on experience with binary message formats such as Protobuf.

• Experience with IoT devices and sensors.
• Digital signal processing experience.
• Geospatial analysis and GIS experience.
• Familiarity with working in monorepos.

• Unlimited PTO.
• Dedicated sick time.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative flat organizational structure.
• Mission‑driven work supporting national security.
• 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 (position dependent).

This is a full‑time, exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. Compensation is salaried and not subject to reduction based on hours worked. We offer competitive compensation tailored to your experience, location, and impact. In accordance with state law, candidates in jurisdictions such as CA, CO, WA, NY, and others, will be provided a good‑faith salary range upon request and throughout the hiring process.

The position requires a current or active U.S. Secret clearance. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity. We are committed to equitable pay and will share a salary range aligned with your level and geography during the hiring process. We value workplace diversity and inclusion.