Field Data Engineer

Field Data Engineer

On-site | Scott AFB, Illinois | Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility required

If you want to work close to the mission, solve complex data problems in real environments, and be part of a team that values trust, collaboration, and practical problem-solving, we would love to talk.

This work matters and so do the people doing it.

Behind every operational decision is data that needs to be trusted, understood, and delivered in ways people can actually use. This role exists to bridge that gap.

As a Field Data Engineer supporting the USTRANSCOM Global Bulk Fuel mission, you will work in small, highly capable teams operating close to the mission. You will help transform messy, real-world operational data into reliable tools and insights that operators and leaders depend on every day.

This role is for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating directly with end users, and creating solutions that are practical, reliable, and built to last.

• Go on-site and work in restricted environments to diagnose data issues across government systems
• Collect, clean, reconcile, and validate messy operational data that may be incomplete, contradictory, or delayed
• Build repeatable pipelines and scripts for both rapid fire drill analysis and long-term sustainment
• Translate operator questions into concrete datasets, metrics, and dashboards
• Work with system owners, security teams, and stakeholders to obtain data access and document data provenance
• Create operationally durable artifacts including runbooks, monitoring checks, data dictionaries, and handoff documentation

Required:

• Strong engineering background, preferred in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics, or related fields
• Eight or more years of experience in data engineering or a related role
• Experience working with Palantir Foundry or interacting with data in the Foundry ecosystem including Ontology SDK
• Experience building and operating data pipelines from APIs in real-world environments including secure authentication, network constraints, and robust failure handling
• Demonstrated empathy for end users and the ability to consider how data and tooling decisions affect workflows and trust
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Type Script along with SQL, with experience building reliable data workflows in constrained environments
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams in rapidly evolving environments
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, high-constraint situations with changing requirements and limited documentation
• Willingness and interest to travel as needed

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting logistics, sustainment, aviation, or readiness missions

Active DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for TS/SCI is required for this trusted, mission-facing role. Restricted to U.S. persons as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

On site at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, working hand in hand with mission partners and end users. Approximately 10% CONUS travel.

At D&G Solutions, people come first; our teammates, customers, and the communities we serve. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC area and proudly recognized nationally as a Best Place to Work. As an 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, and Women Owned Small Business, we bring ownership, accountability, and care to everything we do. We also deeply believe in giving back and proudly support organizations such as Homes for Our Troops, Semper

K9, and Wreaths Across America.

Our teams are known for being welcoming, collaborative, and deeply committed to mission success. We believe great work happens when people feel supported, respected, and trusted, and we work hard to create that environment every day.

Competitive salary | Benefits | 401(k) | Bonus and profit sharing | Flexible hours | Education reimbursement | PTO

If you want to work for a company that cares about its people, contribute to a mission that truly matters, and be part of a team where you are valued for who you are as well as what you do, we would love to hear from you.

Pay Range: $140,000 - $165,000 per year