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# Lead Database Engineer

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Program Optimization, Code Reuse, Databases, Database Design, Database Storage Structures, Computer Data Storage, Interoperability, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle (Applications), Redis, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Data Analytics, Non-relational Database
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e1c1de4d34853a06

## About the Role

Do you have experience in System requirements definition?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Experience: Five (5) years of experience as a Database Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

 * Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. (Four years of additional DBE experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.)
 * Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (required).
 * Technical Expertise:
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 + Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including Oracle, Postgres, MongoDB, and Redis.
 + Proficiency in SQL and associated tools (e.g., SQL Developer).
 + Experience developing long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design.

## Description

* Develop Novel Algorithms: Contribute to cutting-edge development programs by innovating RF signal processing techniques and creating analytics, visualization, and discovery tools that enable precise geolocation and actionable insights.
 * Ensure Interoperability: Integrate new and legacy software across diverse hardware platforms, ensuring performance and interoperability across various form factors.
 * Drive System Design Decisions: Provide critical input to system design decisions, including hardware/software trade-offs, software reuse strategies, and the incorporation of COTS and GOTS solutions.

What you will do:

As a Database Engineer, you'll:

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Design & Develop Databases: Support database design, development, implementation, information storage, and retrieval activities.

 * Analyze & Optimize Systems: Assist with the analysis and evaluation of system improvements, optimization, development, and maintenance efforts.
 * Define Requirements: Develop long- and short-term requirements for database administration and design.
 * Create Usable Solutions: Translate requirements and data into usable database schemas by creating ad hoc queries, scripts, and macros; update existing queries and create new ones to manipulate data into master files.
 * Build Complex Systems: Develop database parser software, database loading software, and database structures that fit into the overall architecture of the system under development.
 * Lead Development Efforts: Take ownership of database structures and software development, ensuring they align with system architecture and meet project requirements.


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