Data Engineer - Junior

Overview AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training. Responsibilities Position Description:The Data Engineer – Jr supports the design, development, and sustainment of data pipelines, data integration, and basic data infrastructure that enable analytics and AI/ML solutions for CD&I. This position focuses on ingesting, transforming, and preparing data from multiple USMC and DoW systems for use by analysts, data scientists, and operational stakeholders.Responsibilities:Assist in building and maintaining pipelines to move and transform data from source systems into analytic data stores.Implement basic data quality checks, validation routines, and data cleansing processes.Support the integration of structured and semi-structured data sources relevant to capability development and experimentation.Work with senior data engineers and analysts to understand data requirements and translate them into technical tasks.Contribute to the documentation of data flows, schemas, and data dictionaries.Implement basic data security and access controls in accordance with DoW/USMC policies and best practices.Troubleshoot data pipeline issues and support operations and maintenance activities. Qualifications Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.0–3 years of experience in data engineering, database development, or related technical role.Basic experience with SQL and at least one programming/scripting language (e.g., Python).Familiarity with relational databases and concepts such as tables, views, indices, and joins.Ability to work in a team environment and follow established engineering standards and practices.Active TS/SCI ClearanceDesired Qualifications:Experience supporting DoW/USMC or other Federal customers. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $125,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status Job SummaryCategory: Databases & Data WarehousingPosition Type: Full-TimeRemote: NoClearance Required: Top Secret/SCI