Remote Data and AI Engineer

at BLN24

Posted 2 weeks ago 2 applied

Description:

  • The Data and AI Engineer will support the National Weather Service (NWS) at NOAA by architecting and implementing advanced data pipelines, scalable analytics frameworks, and intelligent automation capabilities.
  • This role is part of NOAA’s multi-phase modernization effort, focusing on enhancing the Storm Event Database (SED), optimizing storm reporting systems, and evaluating Generative AI for operational efficiency.
  • Key responsibilities include designing and building scalable, cloud-compatible data pipelines, developing ETL solutions for meteorological data, ensuring data quality and performance, and enabling advanced analytics for forecasting and impact analysis.
  • The engineer will evaluate and integrate Generative AI technologies to enhance NOAA workflows, identify use cases for AI acceleration, and collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.
  • The role involves partnering with NOAA analysts and meteorologists to define analytical requirements, delivering predictive models and visual dashboards, and optimizing data warehouse structures for improved accessibility.
  • Participation in Agile sprints is required to prioritize backlog items, demo solutions, and improve delivery outcomes, while collaborating with developers and architects to integrate data services into applications.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Statistics, or a related technical field is required.
  • Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or machine learning development.
  • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and one or more data frameworks such as Apache Spark, Airflow, or Kafka is necessary.
  • Experience with cloud data platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and familiarity with data lakes/warehouses is essential.
  • Knowledge of model development and deployment tools such as MLflow, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face Transformers is required.
  • U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust clearance are mandatory.

Benefits:

  • BLN24 offers generous medical, dental, and vision plans to support the well-being of its employees.
  • The company provides flexibility, allowing remote working opportunities to help employees balance their work and personal lives.
  • Employees have the chance to work in various sectors, providing variety while maintaining job stability.