Advanced Database Engineer

Overview In this role you will design and implement robust database architectures to support mission-critical signal processing, geolocation, and communications applications. You’ll work with a cross-functional team to scale and maintain enterprise data platforms while exploring new technologies for innovative solutions. You will test with real data, support front-line facilities, and influence project directions with proactive improvements. This is a high-impact, self-starting role in a mission-driven environment. Compensation / Benefits100% employer-paid family medical and dental insuranceemployee life insurance; STD & LTDflexible spending accounts for medical and dependent careESOP participation and 401(k) plan with employer contributions401(k) employer matching and discretionary contributions ResponsibilitiesDesign database architecture solutions and implement databasesAnalyze, maintain, and enhance operational databasesAdd new features to existing systems and test with real dataProvide support to front-line customer facilitiesStay current with technologies and experiment with new approachesPropose improvements to applications and frameworksOperate with minimal supervision and self-start Key requirementsTop-tier TS/SCI clearance and US citizenshipDegree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or related field10+ years in database engineering, administration, data management, or software development for engineering domainsExtensive PostgreSQL deployment, administration, tuning, backup/recovery, and failover in Linux environmentsProficiency in SQL, Python, and shell scripting on LinuxExperience with large data management, data pipelines, and ETLHands-on experience with additional RDBMS/NoSQL (Oracle, MS SQL Server, Citus Data, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Couchbase, Cassandra, Redis)Ability to design software systems prioritizing functionality, performance, scalability, and maintainabilityFamiliarity with REST APIs and modern front-end tech is a plusself-startingmentoring othersability to work in a mission-focused, dynamic environmentPostgreSQL database administration and tuningSQL, Python, shell scriptingLinux environment operations