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Forward Deployed Data Engineer

Spear AI Groton, CT 🇺🇸 Remote

Groton, CT

1mo ago Closed

Full time Apache Airflow Automation AWS

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 29, 2026).

Job Description

Join Spear AI as a Forward Deployed Data Engineer and help build real-time and offline data pipelines, scalable data warehouses, and high-performance models for maritime domain awareness. This position offers a remote-friendly arrangement with on-site collaboration with customers in Groton, CT and requires a U.S. Secret clearance. You’ll work in a practical, impact-driven environment with direct access to leadership and a culture that values clear thinking, quality work, and real-world contributions.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO to support work–life balance
Dedicated sick time to safeguard health
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
11 paid holidays
Professional development with educational resources
Collaborative environment with direct leadership and a flat structure
Mission-driven work that supports national security and real-world impact
Growth opportunities during a phase of expansion
401(k) with company match
Onsite, remote, flexible, or hybrid work arrangements depending on role
Relocation assistance where applicable
Referral and performance bonuses
Life insurance and disability coverage
Home office stipend for technology setup
Professional certification reimbursement where applicable

Why work with us

We deliver tangible products, not long-running projects
Our work directly supports national security and submarines integration work
We prioritize responsible growth and value-aligned teammates
Remote collaboration via real-time tools and asynchronous workflows
We are profitable with committed investors supporting our success
We encourage meticulous, high-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy
We maintain a light, collaborative culture focused on meaningful impact

Responsibilities

Design and implement real-time data pipelines using MQTT and Redpanda for stream processing
Build offline data pipelines for batch processing with Dagster
Parse and process binary message formats from diverse data sources
Develop data warehouses using Postgres, Apache Iceberg, Parquet, and S3
Craft data models that support high-performance query workloads
Validate and normalize data sources to ensure reliability
Improve local development and CI/CD workflows with modern tooling and GitHub Actions

Requirements

Active or current U.S. Secret clearance
Expertise in time-series data processing and analysis (windowing, resampling, interpolation, etc.)
Proficiency in Python and Rust for data engineering tasks
Experience with binary message parsing
Experience with both row-based and columnar data formats
Familiarity with OLTP and OLAP databases
Understanding of distributed systems, streaming architectures, and batch processing patterns
Hands-on experience with batch orchestrators such as Dagster or Airflow
Hands-on experience with streaming platforms such as Redpanda or Kafka
Hands-on experience with binary formats like Protobuf

Technologies

MQTT
Redpanda
Dagster
Apache Iceberg
Parquet
Postgres
S3
Python
Rust
Protobuf
Airflow
GitHub Actions
Kafka

NICE TO HAVE

Experience with IoT devices and sensors
Digital signal processing experience
Geospatial analysis and GIS experience
Familiarity with working in monorepos

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