> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/240834-sr-data-engineering-principal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/240834-sr-data-engineering-principal). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Data Engineering Principal - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $147,292.0 - $199,278.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Databases, Information Engineering, Performance Tuning, Data Streaming, Snowflake, Apache Spark, SC Clearance, Data Lakes, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=35f8bdc8f1dd7b2a ## About the Role * MS with 10+ years data engineering experience. * Strong SQL tuning and distributed compute expertise. * Security clearance level: Must be able to obtain Secret clearance. Preferred * Experience with time-series databases or tactical edge systems. Suggested Technical Stack * Python, Scala, SQL. * Streaming: Kafka, Flink, Spark. * Orchestration: Airflow, Dagster, Prefect., Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description GDIT is looking to hire a Sr. Data Engineer Principal. The qualified individual architects and implements high-throughput, low-latency data pipelines. This position provides critical technical expertise in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF). You will help design and implement cutting-edge, data-driven systems that collect, interpret, and report performance information on high-performance vehicles and their sub-systems. Your work will enable advanced insight into logistics, operational performance, predictive maintenance, and lifecycle extension for these mission-essential platforms. This is an opportunity to directly support the Nation's most elite forces-bringing your technical talent to bear on real-world challenges that matter. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)