Data Scientist II

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
What's it like to work for the Battery Technology Center (BTC)? We are a small group of engineers, engineering technologists, technicians, and additional support staff dedicated to delivering for our customer on a variety of power solutions projects.

The Data Engineer II position will require the following key duties:
- Partner with software engineer, test engineers, test manager, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into technical data solutions
- Design and build reliable ETL/ELT data pipelines to ingest, transform, and move data appropriately
- Develop and maintain data lakehouse architectures and schemas within an air-gapped environment
- Manage job scheduling, monitoring, and troubleshooting using tools like PyIceberg and PySpark
- Implement data quality checks, unit tests, and validation frameworks to maintain high data reliability in a CI/CD framework
- Leverage and maintain an Ubuntu server, having familiarity with GitLab, Docker, and PostgreSQL for proper documentation and data cataloging
- Provide API integration with existing software products, including Jira and Confluence, to deliver reliable data updates
- Maintains a working knowledge of various software languages, including Python, as applicable
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency and documentation

Responsibilities will include key duties, as well as excellent communication with coworkers and management; consistent, timely performance for all deliverable activities assigned; adherence to safe laboratory practices, as directed; maintaining a strong teamwork mentality, with the ability to adapt to a rapid work environment with multiple projects on-going at a time; and a responsive attitude toward all other duties assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, or related fields.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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, Inc.
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.