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Data Engineer (SME)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

As a Data Engineer, you are responsible for designing data models, building data warehouses and data lakes, automating data pipelines and working with datasets of all sizes. You will optimize overall data/information flow by reducing redundancy and enabling accessibility within security boundaries. You apply data extraction, transformation and loading techniques in order to connect large data sets from a variety of sources. You create data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data. Your solutions and create cyber and operational analytic tools for consumers that assist them in building and optimizing downstream products inclusive of constructing dataset procedures that can help with data mining, modeling, and production. You use and develop standards, tools, processes and governance for capturing, modeling, storing, and delivering data for the enterprise.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking Systems Engineers to perform as a Data Engineer with a minimum of 16 years' experience. Information Technology or Engineer Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred. Specific skills should include the following:
  • Experience integrating diverse data streams into a data lake
  • Experience with ETL and ensuring unstructured data is structured at time of load
  • Experience with data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
  • Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT and service delivery data sets and streams
  • Experience in analyzing complex networks and systems
  • Experience in analyzing log data from various network components and operating systems
  • Knowledge of complex environments involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
  • Systems Engineer with Data Engineer background
  • Ability to manage and troubleshoot data feeds
  • Python & BASH Scripting
  • Splunk CORE User certification prior to start
  • Splunk CORE Power User certification 3 months from start


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps)
  • Hands on Splunk Experience and Certifications
  • Scripting tools to include Python, ShellScript, or Ansible
  • Cloud security controls and implementation
  • Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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