Data Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are seeking a talented, experienced and a highly motivated Data Research Engineer to join the Algorithms, Prototyping and Integration (API) Department of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University.  You will assist in providing our customers with state-of-the-art visualization and decision support software based solutions. ARL serves as a national center of excellence for advanced capabilities in science and technology research. We provide technical innovations and solutions to real-world problems in national security, economic competitiveness and quality of life. As a designated University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL Penn State maintains a special long-term strategic relationship with DoD which has allowed us to support the nation for over 75 years with basic and applied research to address challenging problems in support of national security.
The position will be located in either State College, PA or Reston, VA and will report to the API Department head in State College, PA.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
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 the stakeholders and data science team
Work with a team of engineers, faculty, students and customers and 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 relevant to department and project goals
Additional responsibilities of the higher level include:
Coordinate Data Engineering related research and development activities between disciplines involving exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of 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
This job will be filled at the intermediate professional or advanced professional level, depending upon the successful candidates education, and experience.  Minimally requires a Bachelors Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline plus 5 years related experience for the advanced professional level. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions. A Masters Degree is preferred.
Requirements include:
PostgreSQL
Python
FastAPI
Security or similar level of certification
Preferred:
Data flow automation using NiFi
PostGIS
Active TS/SCI clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and standard background checks. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Employment with ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related area .
You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$86,300.00 – $164,000.00

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