Full-Time
Data Engineer/ETL Developer
Saalex
51-200 employees
Engineering and IT services for defense
Compensation Overview
$90k - $125k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Lexington Park, MD, USA
Hybrid
Approximately one day on-site per week at PAX is required.
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
Bachelor's, Associate's
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- Proven experience applying modern data engineering methodologies, pipeline design patterns, and enterprise data architecture practices, with an emphasis on cloud-based frameworks.
- Strong technical proficiency in Informatica and Databricks for orchestrating complex enterprise-level ETL/ELT pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-native storage, compute, and analytics services within Amazon Web Services, including database migrations from legacy on-premises environments to AWS.
- Mastery of SQL.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis techniques and tooling, including Microsoft Excel for rapid data manipulation and validation.
- Strong working knowledge of RESTful API development, JSON data structures, and secure data exchange protocols.
- A BS/BA degree and 3 years of related experience, or an AA/AS degree and 7 years of related experience, or a high school education and 9 years of related experience.
- Eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility.
- Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines, ETL mappings, and data architectures within the Department of the Navy Jupiter enterprise data environment and the AWS GovCloud ecosystem.
- Build and maintain scalable extraction, transformation, and loading workflows using Informatica and modern cloud-native data processing in Databricks.
- Author, refine, and optimize advanced SQL and Python scripts to support schema creation, data population, truncation, migration, and complex manipulation of tables, views, and materialized views.
- Architect and deploy custom application programming interfaces to securely connect disparate data sources and streamline data ingestion pipelines.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues, errors, and performance bottlenecks within the cloud data warehouse and associated ETL frameworks.
- Perform data collection, pattern analysis, validation testing, and quality troubleshooting across large, complex datasets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Proficiency in Python for Databricks, JavaScript, and legacy Visual Basic to support legacy systems and custom automation.
- Familiarity with TOAD for Oracle.
- Direct experience supporting NAVAIR IT applications, programs, or projects within Navy-approved networks.
- An active CompTIA Security+ certification; the certification may be required within 90 days of onboarding.
- An active Secret clearance, with interim Secret acceptable to start.
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2025 Greenfield acquisition expands software development and immediately adds 61 employees.
- OASIS+ runs through December 2033, and SHIELD lasts ten years, extending bid optionality.
- Employee ownership supports recruiting in defense services, where clearance-holding talent stays scarce and expensive.
What critics are saying
- Greenfield's 61 employees and Spalding's integration strain management while culture remains fragile.
- Saalex depends on GSA, MDA, and Navy task orders; ceilings produce no revenue alone.
- A failed recompete or protest loss on a major IDIQ would crush growth momentum.
What makes Saalex unique
- Saalex's employee-owned ESOP creates retention leverage; leadership says it now covers 40% of employees.
- January 2025 OASIS+ and December 2025 MDA SHIELD contracts widen federal pursuit lanes.
- March 2026 Washington, D.C. headquarters places Saalex beside Pentagon, GSA, and defense customers.
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Paid Sick Leave
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Disability Insurance
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Company News
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Ten-Year Government-Wide Contract Vehicle Potentially Worth Nearly $1 TrillionWASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it has been awarded the General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) contract in the Technical and Engineering (T&E) domain. This Unrestricted Multiple Award Contract (MAC), with a ceiling value of approximately $1 trillion, enables Saalex to compete for task orders supporting federal agencies' technical and engineering requirements through December 2033.The OASIS+ T&E domain focuses on providing specialized engineering, geoscience, and technical professional services to government agencies. Under this contract, Saalex will deliver solutions in areas such as engineering design, development of machines and systems, materials science, and technical consulting services."This contract award represents an enormous opportunity for Saalex to expand our support of federal agencies' critical technical and engineering needs," said Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation. "The OASIS+ vehicle strengthens our position as a trusted provider of innovative technical and engineering solutions across the federal government."The contract scope includes requirements for specific engineering and technical professional skills performed by engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and technicians. These services are essential for handling specialized operating conditions and technical challenges faced by government agencies
Saalex Corporation, a leader in engineering, IT, and technical services for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced it will move its corporate headquarters from Camarillo, California, to Washington, D.C.