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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - Spaceforce - **Company:** Bestgate Engineering - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Airflow, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Distributed Computing Environment, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Tools, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Git, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Production Code, Apache Kafka, Apache Nifi, Data Management, Software Coding, Data Pipelines, Docker, Databricks - **Published:** May 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=85231da341be738f ## About the Role Do you have experience in Software coding?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered. * 3+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, data science, analytics engineering, or a related technical role. * Strong experience with Python and SQL. * Experience building data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, data transformations, or analytics applications. * Familiarity with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, Warp Core, or comparable enterprise data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, Spark-based platforms, Airflow, NiFi, Kafka, or cloud-native data systems. * Understanding of distributed data processing concepts, especially Apache Spark / PySpark. * Experience using Git and modern software engineering practices, including code reviews, automated testing, and issue tracking. * Ability to work independently, solve ambiguous technical problems, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. * U.S. citizenship required. * Active U.S. Government security clearance preferred; clearance requirements may vary by contract. Desired Skills * Hands-on experience with Palantir Foundry, Gotham, Warp Core, or related tools. * Experience with ontology-backed applications, semantic data models, or mission workflow modeling. * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, APIs, cloud platforms, or secure government environments. * Experience with machine learning, statistical analysis, anomaly detection, forecasting, graph analytics, or geospatial analytics. * Experience supporting command-and-control, intelligence, space, cyber, readiness, or other mission data platforms. ## Description Bestgate Engineering is seeking a Data Scientist / Software Engineer to support mission-focused data platforms and applications aligned with the technical ecosystem commonly associated with Palantir Warp Core, Foundry, Gotham, and similar enterprise data platforms. This role is a strong fit for someone who can work across data science, data engineering, and software development. The candidate will help transform complex, fragmented mission data into usable data products, analytics workflows, dashboards, and operational applications. 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