Data & AI Engineer, Advanced

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to help modernize the data foundations that support the Naval Reactors Program. The role focuses on building secure, scalable data infrastructure and analytics capabilities while partnering across Financial Services, IT, Digital Transformation, and other mission-critical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and workflows that integrate data from multiple systems.
• Develop and support data warehouses and data lakes to provide secure, efficient access to structured and unstructured data.
• Implement ETL/ELT processes that produce clean, consistent, and well-governed datasets.
• Collaborate with analysts, software developers, and business partners to create data models supporting reporting and advanced analytics.
• Enhance data quality, performance, and reliability through monitoring, validation, and optimization.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate new tools, cloud technologies, and automation capabilities to improve scalability and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field, plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a related engineering or science field.
• Alternatively, current employment at the Company as an Advanced Reactor Training Engineer, Refueling Engineer, or Field (RPCO) Engineer.

Preferred Skills

• Degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or Computer Engineering are preferred, but not required.
• Experience integrating and transforming enterprise data from ERP, TMS, or EPM systems into analytical platforms using ETL/ELT tools (Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, Notebooks) and data engineering languages (Python, SQL).
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing modern data architectures, including data lakehouse or cloud patterns, dimensional modeling (star/snowflake schemas), and Power BI analytics (datasets, dashboards, DAX, M).
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle and DevOps practices (Git-based source control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing), plus exposure to emerging AI/ML platforms (Azure ML, Microsoft Copilot, Azure Open AI) with attention to data privacy and responsible AI.
• Strong collaboration abilities, effective communication, and analytical and problem-solving skills.

Technologies

• Azure Data Factory
• Synapse Pipelines
• SSIS
• Notebooks
• Python
• SQL
• Power BI
• DAX
• M
• Git-based source control
• CI/CD pipelines
• Azure ML
• Microsoft Copilot
• Azure Open AI

Location

West Mifflin, PA (onsite)

Compensation

USD 95,700 - 149,600 per year

Salary information is provided as a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program

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Eligibility and Workplace Information

• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
• FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce.
• All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707.
• Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. FMP is required to test for marijuana.
• Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.