Data Engineer (TS/SCI) S with Security Clearance

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Job description

ARKA Group L.P. is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space domain. ARKA has a 60-year legacy reaching back to the very beginning of our country's space endeavors. We're a legacy of mission excellence built on ground-breaking technologies. Join the ARKA mission and discover your next career opportunity now! Position Overview (Summary/Objective): This position, in Valley Forge, PA, is for a Data Engineer looking for new challenging problems. You will support the development of AI/ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from large language models, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and time-series predictive analytics Additionally, we have a team of excellent researchers and software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft. We have multiple positions available and welcome all experience levels! Responsibilities: Assembles large, complex sets of data to support AI/ML algorithm implementation
Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources
Curate and maintain data that is stored in support of metrics and evaluation
Design, build, test, maintain, and automate data collection/pipelines
Develop Dashboards for Data Analytics.
Implement Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
Using Agile methodologies to develop software. Basic Qualifications: Current Top Secret SCI clearance with CI poly
B.S. in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum six (6) years of relevant experience as a Data Engineer/Scientist.
Experience developing data pipelines and normalizing data, using AWS cloud services
Preferred Qualifications: Full scope poly
M.S. or PhD in Data Science, AI/ML, Computer Science, or related field
Experience with Gitlab, DevSecOps utilizing test-driven development, Containers (Docker, Docker Compose)
Pay Range: $130,000 - $190,000 Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. Location: This position is based out of ARKA's King of Prussia, PA campus. Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania. What We Offer: Comprehensive medical/vision/dental insurance packages
Company contributions to qualified HSA accounts
401k retirement plan with industry leading company contributions
3 weeks of vacation accrual per year plus time off for sick leave and unscheduled life events
13 paid holidays
Continuing education benefit up to $25k/year for approved programs
Annual bonus program based on company and employee performance
Company paid life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
4 weeks paid Parental Leave
Employee assistance program (EAP)
EHS/Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and/or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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