Senior Software Engineer Expeditionary Systems (OpAI)
About The Position
The Marlin Alliance is a digital transformation company dedicated to ensuring clients compete and win in tomorrow's digital world. We specialize in creating technical solutions that allow for seamless execution of automated business processes and the generation of governed, machine-consumable data. From strategic planning to advanced analytics and cybersecurity, our team provides cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary solutions. We are seeking motivated professionals who share our agile, solution-oriented mindset and are ready to deliver the real, practical results relied upon by our clients. The successful candidate will contribute to Naval Operational Architecture (NOA), working alongside engineers and operators to deliver resilient, forward-leaning solutions in support of national defense. We�re seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into expeditionary systems, including sensor kits, UxS, C2, and TAK. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the capabilities of expeditionary systems through innovative and cutting-edge technologies. Daily tasks can vary from hands on keyboard to technical discussions, including but not limited to, maintaining real-time Zenoh data mesh in Rust, creating frontend React applications in JavaScript, working with AI engineers to integrate machine learning models, converting data between standard tactical message formats, or providing subject matter expertise in discussions with senior management.
Requirements
- At least 10 years experience working as a business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, data engineer, database administrator, geospatial analyst, geospatial engineer, IT specialist, machine learning engineer, software engineer, or system administrator.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expert programming skills in Python
- Intermediate programming skills in Rust or Go
- Experience designing or normalizing tactical data to common standards
- Experience with multiple data formats, e.g., CSV, JSON, XML, Parquet, ORC.
- Familiarity with event streaming libraries and platforms, e.g., Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, or Zenoh.
- Experience with troubleshooting tactical systems
- Experience deploying, monitoring, and improving tactical data pipelines
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Passion for staying updated with the latest advancements in tactical data architecture.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- US Citizenship is required
- Active Secret clearance required; TS SCI clearance highly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience integrating systems with Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem.
- Familiarity with data pipeline frameworks and libraries, e.g., AirByte, Apache Airflow, dbt, Apache Iceberg, Snowflake.
- Experience with adding and retrieving data from Geographic Information Systems (GIS), e.g., ArcGIS, PostGIS.
- Expertise in Elasticsearch, Redis, S3, PostgreSQL, or other data stores.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles in the context of tactical applications.
- Previous experience working with government agencies or military organizations.
- Master of Science in Computer Science, Data Science, Geography, Math, Machine Learning, or Statistics
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand and address the Navy's operational challenges integrating artificial intelligence into expeditionary systems.
- Design, develop, and implement software for tactical applications
- Test software at field experiments to ensure performant and high-quality data flow between tactical systems, including sensors, UxS, and C2
- Collaborate with machine learning engineers and domain experts to analyze data and integrate machine learning solutions into existing systems.
- Collaborate with data engineers to monitor data pipelines and analytics to ensure accuracy, reliability, and robustness.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in data architecture to propose and implement innovative solutions.
- Work closely with systems engineers to connect data pipelines with operational systems
- Provide technical expertise and contribute to the development of long-term technology strategies within the Department of the Navy.
Benefits
- Compensation $155,000 – $175,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
