Data Engineer, Senior
BigBear.aiRole Overview
BigBear.ai is hiring a Data Engineer, Senior. This is a full-time role in Washington. Part of BigBear.ai's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to conduct design, implement, and operate data management systems for intelligence needs. The successful candidate will design how data will be stored, accessed, used, integrated, and managed by different data regimes and digital systems. An employee in this position will work with data users to determine, create, and populate optimal data architectures, structures, and systems.
This position will be based out of Washington, D.C. or the greater National Capital Region (NCR). This is an opportunity to get in on the "ground level" of a new and exciting program with a critical Department of War (DoW) customer. An active TS/SCI w/poly is highly desired.
What you will do
- Plan, design, and optimize data throughput and query performance.
- Participate in the selection of backend database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.), their configuration and utilization, and the optimization of the full data pipeline infrastructure to support the actual content, volume, ETL, and periodicity of data to support the intended kinds of queries and analysis to match expected responsiveness.
What you need to have
- Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with a CI poly (or ability to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting analysis using data engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years
- Deep experience using various data engineering tools and technologies (SQL, NoSQL, HPC, etc.) and of the ETL process, especially as it pertains to US Government customer systems
What we'd like you to have
- Current CI poly
- Master's degree in data science, data engineering, computer science, mathematics, or another related field (an additional 5 years of experience may be substituted for this requirement)
- At least 12 years of experience supporting analysis using data engineering, with at least a portion of experience within the last 2 years
- Experience working creating products for Object Based Intelligence purposes
- Experience within the DoW and/or the US Intelligence Community
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Data Engineer, Senior position at BigBear.ai?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to BigBear.ai. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Data Engineer, Senior position at BigBear.ai located?
This position is based in Washington. BigBear.ai has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Data Engineer, Senior at BigBear.ai earn?
BigBear.ai has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Data Engineer, Senior role at BigBear.ai posted?
This role was posted on April 1, 2026 (68 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Data Engineer, Senior role at BigBear.ai require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. BigBear.ai lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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