Data Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a talented, experienced, and highly‑motivated Data Research Engineer to join the Computational Intelligence and Visualization Applications Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The role supports customers with state‑of‑the‑art visualization and decision‑support software providing data‑driven solutions. ARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

ARL is an authorized DoD Skill Bridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

• Assemble large, complex sets of data that meet research requirements
• Build required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources using cloud and SQL technologies
• Integrate analytical tools to utilize the data pipeline, solving research problems posed by stakeholders and the data science team
• Work with a team of engineers, faculty, students and customers to assist them with data‑related technical and resource issues
• Execute tasking within an Agile development process
• Keep current with relevant emerging technologies and trends by attending conferences and workshops

• Coordinate data engineering related R&D activities between disciplines, exploring subject area, defining scope and selecting problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches
• Mentor and train employees in the development of data engineering related technical, project, and business development skills

Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level, depending on education and experience. Minimum: bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline plus 2 years of related experience for the intermediate level. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.

• Data flow automation using NiFi or similar applications
• PostgreSQL

• PostGIS
• Python
• FastAPI
• Security+ or similar level of certification
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree

State College, PA or Reston, VA.

$86,300.00 – $. Salary range may be impacted by geographic differential.

Subject to a government security investigation and required to be a U.S. citizen. Employment requires successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .