About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Join the Confidential Client's AI & Engineering practice to design, build, and operate modern data solutions that enable mission-focused outcomes. You will work on Palantir Foundry implementations and cloud-based data platforms to deliver analytics products, data pipelines, and production-ready engineering solutions.

• Design modern data architectures, pipelines, and workflows using Palantir Foundry and cloud technologies
• Build, test, and deploy data engineering solutions to support enterprise transformation
• Develop analytics products and applications that integrate, transform, and operationalize enterprise data
• Apply DevOps practices and use statistical programming tools to improve data quality and platform performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, resolve technical issues, and deliver scalable solutions
• Lead workstreams, provide guidance to junior teammates, and maintain high standards for deliverables

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Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years of experience in data science, data manipulation, or data analysis
• 1+ years of experience working with Palantir Foundry
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to travel 5–25% on average, depending on client needs
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any point in the future
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience with pipeline and application development in Palantir Foundry
• 3+ years of experience in professional services or federal consulting
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Department of War (DoW) acquisition and engineering programs
• Background in sensor development (architecture, integration, testing, sustainment)
• Education or experience in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or related technical disciplines
• Experience applying electrical-engineering principles to sensor or mission-system technologies

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Team & Culture

You will be part of a Government & Public Services–focused AI & Data offering serving federal, state, and local government clients and public higher education institutions. The team emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, professional development, and delivering measurable impact for mission-driven customers.

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Compensation & Benefits

Salary range (estimate): $102,500 — $170,900 per year.

This range reflects factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and organizational needs. Candidates may also be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program. Confidential Client offers benefits, professional development opportunities, and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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Location & Travel

• Location: Arlington, VA (on-site / client-facing as required)
• Typical travel: 5–25% depending on project needs

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.