Iron EagleX, a GDIT company, contributes to the U.S. government’s mission of protecting our nation and enables our customers to make quicker decisions and act faster than our adversaries.
Programming Languages
Software Coding
Software Development
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
DATA ENGINEER
Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers’ most complex challenges. As a Data Engineer at GDIT, you’ll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Our Company:
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology, delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
These positions are contingent upon the award of a contract. Work is expected to begin March 2026.
Job Description:
Help shape the U.S. Navy’s space, aerospace, and tactical Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems as a Database Engineer.
Our work depends on a Database Engineer joining our team to provide onsite Systems Engineering and Development support to the Naval Research Lab (NRL) in Washington, D.C. Program support will extend across the entire space/ground spectrum of hardware, software and advanced technologies including digital processing, as well as system engineering.
Responsibilities:
· Apply full-spectrum software development methodologies and practices, including traditional structured programming as well as object-oriented programming techniques and broad utilization of current software development tools within numerous environments.
o Key tasks include planning, design, development, testing, installation, and maintenance of complex technical software systems.
· Produce technical and user documentation, perform training and system orientation, and consult with related development teams throughout the software development life cycle.
· Develop and implement databases to store raw data collection, Multi-INT fusion products necessary to support dissemination to the end user.
· Leverage knowledge of terrestrial and space surveillance methodologies, sensor technologies and capabilities to envision new modes of operation via an evolutionary development process.
· Design enterprise computing and architecture for ground-based analysis systems, to include system information modeling and database design.
· Incorporate system architecture using enterprise design, business process modeling (BPM), workflow implementation, and web-based/semantics-based development methodologies.
Required Skills & Experience:
· 10 years’ relevant experience
· Experience supporting complex Multi-INT processing from initial planning and design to final installation and maintenance.
· Full spectrum software development skills.
· Knowledge of terrestrial and space surveillance methodologies, sensor technologies, and capabilities.
Education & Certifications:
· B.S. degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree
Security Clearance:
· Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in data science and engineering at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your determination for solving complex data challenges.
3 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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