Data Engineer (TS / SCI CI Poly) {S}

ARKA Group L.P. ("ARKA") is an advanced technologies company serving the U.S. military, intelligence community, and commercial space industry delivering next-generation solutions to support the national security space enterprise. Built on more than six decades of excellence, ARKA brings modern approaches and a culture of innovation to the challenges of today.

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Position Overview :

This position, in Valley Forge, PA, is for a Data Engineer looking for new challenging problems. You will support the development of AI / ML algorithms in a multitude of disciplines from large language models, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and time-series predictive analytics. Additionally, we have a team of excellent researchers and software developers who are eager to mentor and teach their craft. We have multiple positions available and welcome all experience levels!

Responsibilities :

• Build custom Python software using packages and concepts (e.g. vector databases)
• Assembles large, complex sets of data to support AI / ML algorithm implementation
• Identifies, designs, and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes
• Builds required infrastructure for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from various data sources
• Curate and maintain data that is stored in support of metrics and evaluation
• Design, build, test, maintain, and automate data collection / pipelines
• Develop Dashboards for Data Analytics.
• Implement Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
• Using Agile methodologies to develop software.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Pay Range : $130,000 - $190,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations : job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Location :

This position is based out of ARKA's King of Prussia, PA campus. Situated less than an hour outside of Philadelphia and hosting the largest mall on the east coast, King of Prussia offers the urban feel sought in the city, while also giving opportunities to experience the beauty and history found only in Pennsylvania.

What We Offer :

EHS / Environmental Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions, occasionally operate tools and / or machinery with hands and arms and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. The employee will use protective equipment when working with chemicals, move between workstations, reach, and replace equipment, and move items weighing up to 40 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements :

This position requires an active U.S. Government TS / SCI CI Poly Security Clearance.

Visa Restrictions :

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Pre-employment Screenings :

Employment with any ARKA companies in the U.S. is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check, and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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