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Flight Technical Data Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 ...

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$118K - $142K/yr

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$52 - $57/hr

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$129K - $156K/yr

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Collaborate with engineers, operations, and project teams to ensure data accuracy * Contribute to ... Provide general technical and administrative support as needed The Experience We're Looking For ...

Data Engineer 1

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$80K - $96K/yr

This is a hybrid role that combines analytics, reporting, and technical data management ... data engineering disciplines. This is a hybrid position with two days per week in-office in ...

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$115K - $138K/yr

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Data Engineer [Hybrid] w2 role

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$106K - $128K/yr

Title: Sr. Data Engineer Duration: 12+ month Contract - Hybrid (3 days on site) Location: Orlando ... Partner with business and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, understand data sources ...

Drone Data Engineer

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Flight data retrieval * Media videoimage ingestion * Telemetry and metadata extraction * Integrate ... Core Technical Skills * 810 years of experience in drone systems robotics or aerial data platforms

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Technical Data Analyst

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$55 - $60/hr

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Data Engineer, JR

Chantilly, VA • On-site

KBR, Inc.
IT Services • 10K+ employees

$119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Title:
Data Engineer, JR
KBR is seeking a Data Engineer to support one of our government customers in Reston, 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.
Data Engineer, Jr Key Requirements
  • The Junior Data Engineer provides Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to our government customer.
  • Support the collection, integration, validation, maintenance, and analysis of mission-relevant data used to inform space and counterspace intelligence operations.
  • Develop and maintains data workflows, automation solutions, and reporting products that enable efficient management of large and diverse datasets.
  • The data Engineer works with government personnel, mission partners, and technical teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and operational effectiveness.
  • Contribute to mission planning, collection management, and data-driven analysis in support of national security objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Support the collection, processing, validation, and maintenance of large datasets used in space and counterspace mission activities.
  • Develop and maintain automated workflows, scripts, and processes to collect, transform, integrate, and manage data from multiple sources.
  • Analyze RF, signals, collection, and other technical data to identify patterns, trends, and mission-relevant insights.
  • Assist in integrating disparate datasets and establishing data quality standards, governance practices, and data management procedures.
  • Testing and validation of dashboards, reports, visualizations, and other data products that support operational analysis and decision-making.
  • Support collection management activities by tracking requirements, monitoring tasking, and aligning data efforts with mission priorities.
  • Maintain databases, data repositories, and associated documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with program requirements.
  • Provide technical support for mission planning, operational reporting, and readiness assessment activities.
  • Collaborate with government stakeholders and mission partners to support data-driven initiatives and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications:
  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 0 to 5 years of experience in data engineering, data analysis, intelligence operations, collection management, RF analysis, or a related technical field.
  • Experience managing, validating, maintaining, or analyzing large datasets in operational, intelligence, or mission-focused environments.
  • Experience with data analysis, scripting, and database technologies, including Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent tools.
  • Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with Poly

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other government operational missions.
  • Knowledge of RF collection systems, signals analysis methodologies, collection management processes, or mission planning activities.

Basic Compensation:
95,200 - $119,000
This range is for the Virginia area only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998