Data Engineer, Jr at Castalia Systems in Chantilly, VA

Job description

• 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Required

• Effective communication skills
• Progress tracking against milestones
• Test result evaluation

Preferred

• Python
• Excel
• AWS
• Agile processes
• Analytical tool development

Benefits

• 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.