Data Engineer

Tangram Flex • Dayton, OH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tangram Flex is seeking a Data Engineer with 5 years of experience to join our growing team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs in the Dayton, Ohio area. The ideal candidate will blend software engineering and analytical expertise to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and analytics solutions that enhance mission-critical insights and operational effectiveness. What We Do: At Tangram Flex, we provide engineering products, solutions, and services that enable innovators to design, develop, verify, and deliver software advancements to critical systems faster. By transforming how our nation solves complex software challenges, our work accelerates innovation that strengthens national security. POSITION DESCRIPTION // As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the design, development, implementation and sustainment of complex systems. Working with teams onsite at WPAFB, office and remotely in the Dayton area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Possess a current/or recent (within the last 12 months) U.S. Government Security Clearance/Department of Defense Clearance.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics, or software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, including libraries such as SQLAlchemy and Pandas.
• Experience working with ETL processes, PostgreSQL, and relational database design.
• Familiarity with GitLab for version control, CI/CD, and pipeline automation.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams in a mission-driven environment.
• Ability to interface with customers from both a technical and programmatic context.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Hybrid/On-site - Minimum 2 Days in person at WPAFB -Every Monday

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DoD or federal government data initiatives.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and data modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources.
• Build and optimize PostgreSQL relational database structures and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Develop and maintain data integration scripts and automation workflows using Python and SQLAlchemy.
• Implement pipeline automation and version control workflows using GitLab CI/CD.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure timely, accurate delivery.
• Conduct performance tuning, data modeling, and query optimization to support analytics and visualization needs.
• Maintain compliance with DoD data security policies and handle classified data in accordance with clearance requirements.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options
• Flexible Working Hours, 10 paid holidays, and generous Paid Time Off
• Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Access to group rating plans for Life Insurance
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Competitive 401K employer match
• A work environment and culture that fosters transparency, collaboration and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees