Role Overview
ECS Federal, LLC is hiring a Junior Data Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Fairfax. Part of ECS Federal, LLC's Data Science hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
ECS is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to work in a hybrid remote/onsite capacity, with minimum of 3 business days onsite at our Fairfax, VA ECS office and/or our Springfield, VA customer site.
ECS seeks a Junior Data Engineer to support a project team responsible for managing an Artificial Intelligence initiative. The work is performed in a multidisciplinary and collaborative team environment. This role will report to a project lead and will focus on developing and maintaining data pipelines, as well as performing data analysis, to support Artificial Intelligence development across multiple classification levels and environments.
Position Responsibilities:
- Participate in technical exchange meetings and discussions with our customers, vendors, and internal team to help coordinate, prioritize, and track datasets supporting AI efforts.
- Work in person at the required office and, as needed, classified locations with team members and customer stakeholders.
- Coordinate with the Project Manager and Data Team to determine data requirements.
- Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Extract, transform, and load data to prepare for ingestion into Machine Learning (ML) development environments.
- Assist with the design and development of data services and pipelines, working to optimize data delivery and automate manual processes.
- Independently identify, document, and address technical challenges.
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and successfully under changing priorities and deadlines.
- Complete data analysis, catering results to the customer in a holistic and easy-to-understand way.
We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides opportunities for growth to individuals who are motivated to excel. Our growing program works with the most forward-leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this key position.
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Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance
- A Bachelor's Degree in Data Engineering, Data Science, Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field
- 0-3+ years of working experience in one of the related areas: Data Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
- Demonstrated proficiency with Python, Pyspark, and/or SQL
- Experience with text parsing
- Experience transforming and manipulating data sets
- Excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving abilities
Req Benefits:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Junior Data Engineer position at ECS Federal, LLC?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to ECS Federal, LLC. 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.
Is the Junior Data Engineer role at ECS Federal, LLC remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Fairfax. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Junior Data Engineer at ECS Federal, LLC earn?
ECS Federal, LLC 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 Junior Data Engineer role at ECS Federal, LLC posted?
This role was posted on March 17, 2026 (83 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.
Is the Junior Data Engineer role at ECS Federal, LLC entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements ECS Federal, LLC has listed.
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