Data Engineer
BAE Systems
McLean, VA · Posted October 26, 2026
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November 2026
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Mid-Atlantic79 / 100 · of 37
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast78 / 100 · of 33
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- #3Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Southeast10% · of 77
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 216 open data engineer listings that state pay, the middle half runs $112,500 to $159,500 and the median is $135,000.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among database architects, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for database architects: 58% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
BAE Systems has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 174 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
We are expanding our team: As a Data Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of data lakes and cloud-deployed database systems, collaborating with technical teams to deliver resilient AI-driven solutions. Ideal candidates bring experience in data engineering, cloud technologies, and a passion for advancing data science in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.