Senior Data Engineer | Defense Data Platforms | US

Build and operate data pipelines that transform complex defense data into reliable insights that support mission readiness and operational decision making.

At ILIAS Federal Solutions Inc, part of the Patria Group, you join the Defense Capability Management team. You work as part of a European data engineering squad while acting as the primary data engineering capability for US based projects.

You combine hands on engineering with on site execution, working in environments where data supports logistics, maintenance and operational workflows.

Meaningful Work in a Mission Driven Environment

Your work supports systems that enable military readiness. You build data pipelines and platforms that turn operational data into structured and usable information for decision making.

Complex Challenges, Clear Solutions

You work with diverse and often undocumented data sources across defense environments. You design pipelines, manage data flows and ensure reliability in systems where accuracy and consistency matter.

You operate both remotely within a distributed team and independently on site when projects require direct support.

The Impact You Help Create

You enable reliable data flows, improve data quality and support decision making across defense operations. Your work helps transform raw data into actionable insight.

You act as a senior data engineer within a distributed team while independently supporting US based projects when required.

• Design, build and maintain data pipelines using Python and SQL
• Process and transform data using distributed frameworks such as Apache Spark
• Work with databases including PostgreSQL, Oracle and SQL Server
• Ensure pipeline reliability through monitoring and observability
• Extract and integrate data from complex or undocumented systems
• Execute on site data engineering work within restricted environments when required
• Collaborate with European teams and maintain clear communication across time zones

Support Core Defense Capabilities

• Fleet Management through processing and structuring data on aircraft status, availability and maintenance cycles
• Expeditionary Operations through integrating data flows that support deployment, readiness and operational planning
• Total Asset Visibility through connecting and transforming data from logistics, inventory and asset tracking systems
• MRO and Sustainment through building pipelines that support maintenance, repair and overhaul processes and performance insights

What You Bring

• US citizenship required for access to restricted defense environments
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience with Apache Spark or similar frameworks
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Oracle and SQL Server
• Experience with production grade pipeline orchestration and monitoring
• Ability to work with complex or undocumented data sources
• Experience in regulated or secure environments is a plus
• Ability to work independently while staying aligned with a remote team
• Clear communication skills suited to distributed collaboration
• Willingness to travel within the US and to Europe

Systems Thinking and Analytical Strength

You understand how data flows across systems, platforms and environments. You design solutions that ensure reliability, scalability and consistency across the data landscape.

Working Across Teams and Functions

You work with data engineers, platform teams and stakeholders across regions. You align technical solutions with operational needs and ensure collaboration across distributed teams.

Grow Through Capability and Innovation

You deepen your expertise in data engineering within complex and high impact environments. You work on platforms that process and structure operational data at scale.

Grow in a Mission Driven Environment

At ILIAS Federal Solutions Inc, you contribute to systems that support logistics, maintenance and operational decision making.

Build capability over time

At ILIAS, learning is embedded in the way we work.
 Development takes place through daily exposure to complex systems, supported by a structured and modern Learning Management System. Clear development paths provide insight into current capability and possible next steps.
From onboarding to more advanced levels, learning remains practical and directly linked to the work. We invest in time, tools and guidance to support consistent development.
As capability grows, so does the impact you can make within the organization.

Contribute to What Comes Next

You help shape how defense organizations use data platforms. Your work supports long term capability and data driven operations.

Contact

Ready to build data platforms that support real world defense operations

Apply directly or contact tim.van.dam@ilias-solutions.com