Forward Deployed Data Engineer (Manassas, VA / Senior) [Secret]

We’re seeking a skilled Forward Deployed Data Engineer to build the next-generation data management and artificial intelligence platform for maritime domain awareness. As a forward-deployed engineer, you’ll work on-site with customers — writing code, integrating systems, and solving hard problems in the field. You’re part engineer, part technical advisor, and wholly accountable for making the mission succeed. The position requires a current or active U.S. Secret clearance. Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. As we expand, we’re building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work.

What you'll do:

• Implement real-time data pipelines with MQTT and Redpanda for stream processing.
• Implement offline data pipelines using Dagster for batch processing.
• Parse and process binary message formats from various data sources.
• Build data warehouses using Postgres, Apache Iceberg, Parquet, and S3.
• Design data models that allow for high-performance queries.
• Validate and normalize data sources.

Full details and application on the official Spear AI careers page.