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# ETL/DATA Pipeline Software Engineer Jobs in , United States

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $112,000.0 - $179,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Cyber Security, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Talend, Information Technology, Apache Nifi, Data Management, Cyber Warfare, Data Pipelines, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/etl-data-pipeline-software-engineer-jobs-united-states-31701034

## About the Role

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

Expert proficiency in ETL tools (Airflow, NiFi, Talend)

Strong SQL and Python skills

Experience with data transformation and cleansing

Knowledge of SchemaOne or similar standards

Understanding of data governance principles

U.S Citizenship required

DoD TS with ability to obtain/maintain SCI clearance

Qualifications:

Data engineering certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

5-8 years of specific experience

## Description

to support Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) with DCO AI Cyber Security Support. Location: Fort Meade, MD. In this role, you will develop and maintain Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load data into enterprise storage systems supporting DCDC analytics., Design and implement ETL workflows using Airflow, NiFi, or similar

Develop data transformation logic for schema compliance

Integrate data from IoT streams, APIs, and legacy systems

Implement data validation and quality checks

Optimize pipeline performance and reliability

Maintain data lineage tracking and documentation, Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.


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