Jr. Data Engineer

Amentum is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to support a National Security mission for NGA. This remote role contributes to building, testing, and supporting data engineering solutions that support GEOINT data access, discovery, staging, linking, production, re-integration, and delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows under direction from experienced engineers
• Write and maintain SQL queries and scripts to ingest, transform, validate, and prepare structured and semi-structured data
• Support data integration from APIs, databases, files, and other approved sources while following established security and authentication practices
• Run data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and share findings with the team
• Monitor scheduled workflows, troubleshoot routine failures, and escalate complex issues with clear notes
• Participate in Agile planning, code reviews, testing, and documentation while following team practices for version control and deployment

Required Qualifications

• Foundational programming skills in Python and SQL, demonstrated through work, coursework, internships, or substantial projects
• Basic understanding of relational databases, data structures, and common data formats such as CSV and JSON
• Ability to assist with data ingestion, transformation, and validation by following established patterns and guidance
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development, with willingness to learn automated testing, CI/CD, and production support practices
• Ability to review datasets, identify anomalies or inconsistencies, and explain findings clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions, incorporate feedback, and learn new tools
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, analysts, and other mission partners, with clear written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Technologies and Tools

• Python, SQL, Git
• CSV, JSON, APIs
• ETL/ELT, CI/CD

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, coursework, or project experience with data pipelines or analytical datasets
• Exposure to AWS or another cloud platform, including storage, compute, or managed data services
• Familiarity with data modeling, metadata, search, cataloging, or GIS concepts
• Exposure to tools such as Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Elasticsearch, or Tableau

Security Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI to start
• Ability to gain and maintain a Poly

Experience and Education

• Minimum years of experience: 0–2 years (internships, coursework, and substantial projects may count)
• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Hybrid role with minimum 2–3 days weekly onsite

Compensation

$130,000 - $160,000 per year.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Additional Notes

• Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture; employees are responsible for developing and maintaining a safe work environment, completing required training, fulfilling self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality: Employees must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and comply with applicable Quality System documents and customer contracts.
• Procedure compliance: Employees must read, understand, and implement general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements relevant to the job.
• Equal opportunity: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
• Drug-free workplace: Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires compliance with company drug and alcohol policies; employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.

Location

Remote (remote)