Forward-deployed data engineer in Stuttgart owning end-to-end delivery of data and AI solutions for mission owners — building scalable data pipelines and agentic AI workflows with Python, SQL, Scala and platforms like Palantir Foundry and LLM orchestration. Requires TS/SCI clearance and 5+ years of experience.
As a forward-deployed Data Engineer, you own end-to-end data and AI solution delivery to support mission owners in making timely, trustworthy decisions. You work directly with end users to design scalable, high-performance data solutions, spanning development, deployment, and sustainment. You’ll guide customers through new technologies, balancing fast delivery with long-term resilience across multi-project programs. This role combines full-stack engineering, data engineering, and agentic AI workflows to shape operational tools that meet evolving mission needs. A strong hook is the opportunity to impact critical outcomes at the source of the mission in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Leistungen / Benefits
health benefits
life insurance
disability benefits
retirement benefits
paid leave
professional development
Verantwortungsbereiche
Own full lifecycle of data and AI solutions from requirements to sunsetting
Collaborate with end users to build, operate, and maintain scalable data systems
Guide customers through emerging technologies and tailor solutions to workflows
Support multiple concurrent projects across full-stack development, data engineering, modeling and simulation, and agentic AI workflows
Continuously explore new services and platforms to ensure long-term mission resilience
Engage directly with mission users to co-create operational tools
Zentrale Anforderungen
5+ years of application development and full-stack engineering in production
5+ years building enterprise-scale data applications, architectures, and pipelines (e.g., Palantir Foundry, AIP, Gotham; War Data Platform Advana)
5+ years ETL/ELT pipeline experience for structured and unstructured data at scale
3+ years translating requirements to senior mission stakeholders and communicating to both non-technical and technical audiences
3+ years embedded with end users
2+ years deploying agentic AI workflows, autonomous data pipelines, and multi-agent orchestration on LLM platforms
Experience managing the full lifecycle of technical product development (requirements to decommissioning)
Ability to rapidly learn new platforms and stay platform-agnostic
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent communication with senior stakeholders
Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments