Palantir Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Palantir Engineer, you will support the Commander’s vision by advancing enterprise data and analytic capabilities. You will enable Palantir Foundry as a core capability by building data pipelines, ontologies, and large-scale data fusion solutions that strengthen operational GEOINT analysis. The work delivers enterprise-grade data infrastructure to improve situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and provide mission stakeholders with timely, accurate, integrated insights. The role is based in Springfield, Virginia. Remote work is not offered. Applicants must hold a TS/SCI clearance and have a high school diploma or GED. The position’s projected annual compensation range is $77,600 to $176,000. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or analytics-focused roles.
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data integration, transformation logic, ontology construction, and pipeline development.
Experience with data engineering languages such as Python or SQL.
Experience with cloud-based architectures and distributed data systems.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
TS/SCI clearance.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting defense, intelligence, or operational analysis missions.
Experience with geospatial data formats, tooling, and exploitation systems.
Experience with version control such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevSecOps workflows.
Ability to document technical processes and train users on Foundry capabilities.
Attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced operational environments.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, Data Engineering, or Information Systems preferred; a master’s degree in one of these fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engineer, maintain, and optimize data pipelines in Palantir Foundry for operational analytical workflows.
Develop, refine, and manage ontologies to model, integrate, and contextualize GEOINT-relevant datasets.
Implement large-scale data fusion methodologies to improve situational awareness and operational insight.
Work with analysts and mission users to understand data requirements and translate them into sustainable, repeatable Foundry workflows.
Ensure data integrity, security, and availability across Foundry assets and workflows.
Provide technical guidance on integrating Foundry capabilities into enterprise missions and operations.
Troubleshoot and resolve Foundry-related issues, optimizing performance and user experience.