Junior Big Data Engineer (AI-Forward)
SGA Inc.
We are seeking an early-career Big Data Engineer who works AI-first. This role is for someone 1-2 years into their career who already treats AI tools as a core part of how they build, not an occasional autocomplete, and who has real projects to show for it.
You will build and maintain data pipelines alongside senior engineers using Spark, Python, and AWS. SQL and coding fundamentals matter, but we're not screening for deep expertise. We'll teach the data engineering. What we can't teach is the instinct to reach for AI, get a working prototype fast, and then have the judgment to know when the output is wrong.
The X factor: you've built something nobody asked you to build, largely with AI assistance, and you can explain both what it does and where the AI got it wrong.
Responsibilities :
- Build and maintain data processing pipelines using Spark and Python, with mentorship from senior engineers
- Use AI coding assistants as your default working mode for scaffolding pipelines, generating tests, understanding unfamiliar code, and drafting documentation, then review and validate everything before it ships. You own the output, not the tool
- Write automated unit and integration tests for data quality, and debug pipeline failures using AI to speed up root-cause analysis
- Prototype quickly and build small tools that remove repetitive work for the team, turning rough ideas into something runnable in hours rather than weeks
- Document what you build and share what's working, including prompts, workflows, and AI patterns that made you faster
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline with 1-2 years of relevant experience. Internships, co-ops, research work, open-source contributions, and substantial personal projects all count. Master's degree may substitute for experience.
- Daily hands-on use of AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Q Developer, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or Kiro
- Prompt engineering: you can get useful output from a vague starting point, and you iterate rather than accepting the first answer
- Critical validation: you can spot when AI code is subtly wrong, including bad edge-case handling, hallucinated APIs, and plausible-looking logic errors. This is the single most important skill in the role
- Prototyping speed and workflow design: you've used AI to go from idea to working demo fast, and you've changed how you work to take advantage of it
- Bonus: experience with AI agents, MCP servers, RAG, or LLM APIs in something you actually built
- Solid programming ability in Python, writing clean, readable code you can explain line by line, with comfort using Git and code review
- Working SQL: joins, aggregations, filtering, and awareness of NULLs and duplicates. Basic is fine
- Some exposure to Spark and AWS (S3 at minimum) in any setting, including coursework, internship, personal project, or free-tier Databricks, plus a basic grasp of why moving data between machines is expensive
- Strong communication and fast learning, with the ability to explain a technical problem to someone who wasn't in your head and the instinct to ask for help early
- At least one project you can walk us through, covering what you built, how you used AI to build it, what broke, and what you'd do differently
- Something you built or taught yourself because you wanted to, not because it was assigned
- Comfortable pushing back respectfully, on people and on AI output
- Exposure to Hive, Trino, or another query engine
- Experience with CI/CD
- Prior Agile team experience (Scrum or Kanban)
- Hackathons, Kaggle, technical blog posts, or AWS certifications
- Financial Services exposure
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SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at (url removed) .
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Junior MBD Engineer
Kasmo Inc
Job Description:
Responsible for developing, verifying, and validating model-based control algorithms for embedded systems using MATLAB/Simulink. The role involves control system design, model development, auto-code generation, verification & validation, and support for software integration activities.
· Strong experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
· Good understanding of Control Theory and closed-loop control system design.
· Experience in Auto Code Generation using Embedded Coder and MATLAB Coder.
· Hands-on experience in Model Verification & Validation (MIL/SIL).
· Knowledge of Embedded C and software development lifecycle.
· Familiarity with JIRA, Git, and Agile development methodologies.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop control algorithms and application models using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
· Apply control theory principles for design and optimisation of embedded control systems.
· Develop and maintain functional models, state machines, control logic, and software requirements.
· Perform Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) verification and validation.
· Create and execute test cases using Simulink Test and model verification tools.
· Support auto-code generation using Embedded Coder and MATLAB Coder.
· Analyse simulation results, identify defects, and support root cause analysis.
· Collaborate with system, software, testing, and hardware teams for integration and validation.
· Develop technical documentation, test reports, and traceability artefacts.
· Follow ASPICE, CMMI, and project quality processes.
Mandatory Skills:
· Control Theory
· MATLAB
· Simulink
· Stateflow
· Auto Code Generation
· Model Verification & Validation
TerraForm / DevSecOps Engineer (Senior & Junior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Terraform / DevSecOps Engineer to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will turn architecture into secure, repeatable code and automation that defines delivery quality for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build modules, CI/CD, policy gates, state controls, testing, artifact promotion, provenance, and rollback
- Implement solutions using Terraform, Git, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, policy-as-code, and testing
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant technical or engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Git, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, policy-as-code, testing, secrets, SBOM/provenance, and release management
Preferred Qualifications
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate, CKA/CKS, or Google Cloud certifications
- Experience delivering regulated Google Cloud foundations
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
TerraForm / DevSecOps Engineer (Senior & Junior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Terraform / DevSecOps Engineer to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will turn architecture into secure, repeatable code and automation that defines delivery quality for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build modules, CI/CD, policy gates, state controls, testing, artifact promotion, provenance, and rollback
- Implement solutions using Terraform, Git, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, policy-as-code, and testing
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant technical or engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with Terraform, Git, Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, policy-as-code, testing, secrets, SBOM/provenance, and release management
Preferred Qualifications
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate, CKA/CKS, or Google Cloud certifications
- Experience delivering regulated Google Cloud foundations
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
Network / Hybrid Engineer (Senior & Junior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Network / Hybrid Engineer to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will design and deliver secure, reliable, and observable connectivity between mission environments and Google Cloud for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Shared VPC, routing, DNS, load balancing, VPN/Interconnect, segmentation, and network troubleshooting
- Implement solutions using VPC, BGP, HA VPN, Interconnect, DNS, and firewalls
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant technical or engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with VPC, BGP, HA VPN, Interconnect, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, Private Google Access, and packet/flow analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cisco CCNP
- Experience with Terraform and regulated Google Cloud foundations
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
Network / Hybrid Engineer (Senior & Junior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a Sr. Network / Hybrid Engineer to support our L100 AI Landing Zones capability. You will design and deliver secure, reliable, and observable connectivity between mission environments and Google Cloud for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Shared VPC, routing, DNS, load balancing, VPN/Interconnect, segmentation, and network troubleshooting
- Implement solutions using VPC, BGP, HA VPN, Interconnect, DNS, and firewalls
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant technical or engineering experience
- Hands-on experience with VPC, BGP, HA VPN, Interconnect, DNS, firewalls, load balancing, Private Google Access, and packet/flow analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Google Cloud Professional Cloud Network Engineer or Cisco CCNP
- Experience with Terraform and regulated Google Cloud foundations
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
GKE/GDC Edge Engineer (Junior & Senior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a GKE / GDC Edge Engineer to support our L400 Advanced Development capability. You will bring secure Google Cloud capabilities to connected, edge, and disconnected mission environments for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design clusters/fleets, identity, networking, policy, observability, artifact promotion, upgrades, DR, and air-gapped operations
- Implement solutions using GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, and supply-chain security
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 5+ years of software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, systems, or AI engineering experience
- 3+ years of advanced hands-on experience in production or regulated environments
- Deep experience with GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, supply-chain security, networking, SRE, and federal controls
Preferred Qualifications
- CKA/CKS, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or related certifications
- Experience with tactical-edge or mission-critical programs
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
GKE/GDC Edge Engineer (Junior & Senior level) - Active Secret clearance
PGTEK
About the Role
PGTEK is seeking a GKE / GDC Edge Engineer to support our L400 Advanced Development capability. You will bring secure Google Cloud capabilities to connected, edge, and disconnected mission environments for federal and DoD customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design clusters/fleets, identity, networking, policy, observability, artifact promotion, upgrades, DR, and air-gapped operations
- Implement solutions using GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, and supply-chain security
- Mentor team members and contribute reusable standards
- Support RMF/FedRAMP/DoD authorization activities
Requirements
- 5+ years of software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, systems, or AI engineering experience
- 3+ years of advanced hands-on experience in production or regulated environments
- Deep experience with GKE, Google Distributed Cloud, Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps, supply-chain security, networking, SRE, and federal controls
Preferred Qualifications
- CKA/CKS, Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, or related certifications
- Experience with tactical-edge or mission-critical programs
Clearance & Location
Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI eligibility preferred. Hybrid or remote with travel to customer sites (~10–25%). Washington, DC / Northern Virginia area preferred.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.
ABOUT PGTEK
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans