Database Engineer

Database Engineer – Entry Level at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Category: Data Science & Analytics
Salary: $70,000–$90,000 per year
Experience Level: Entry Level
Employer: Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required
Remote Work: Not currently authorized
Position Status: Contingent upon program award

Job Overview

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking a Database Engineer – Entry Level to join its team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

This opportunity is suited to candidates with a technical bachelor’s degree and experience in database engineering, database design, information storage and retrieval, data flow, analysis, and systems development.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise across database design and development while supporting requirements, system architecture, optimization, implementation, testing, and database-related solutions.

Important: Despite the “Entry Level” title, the position requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and relevant database engineering experience.

Position Details

Why This Is an Exciting Role

As a Database Engineer – Entry Level, you will contribute to database engineering and information technology activities supporting intelligence, analytics, and cybersecurity missions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Database Design and Development

• Provide technical expertise for database design, development, and implementation.
• Support information storage and retrieval activities.
• Work with data flow and data analysis.
• Develop relational and/or object-oriented databases.
• Develop database parser software.
• Develop database loading software.
• Support database structures that integrate with the overall system architecture.

Database Architecture

You will help develop database structures while considering factors such as:

• Data volumes
• Number of users
• Logical and physical data distribution
• System response times
• Data retention requirements
• Security requirements
• Domain controls
• Overall system architecture

Requirements and Systems Development

The role works primarily toward the front end of the systems lifecycle, including:

• Requirements development
• System development
• System acceptance testing
• Initial Operational Capability (IOC)

You may also assist in developing requirements from project inception through project completion for specific business and IT subject areas.

Queries, Scripts and Data Management

Responsibilities also include translating requirements and data into usable documentation and database solutions.

This may involve:

• Creating ad hoc queries
• Recreating existing queries
• Developing scripts
• Creating and updating macros
• Manipulating data
• Building master files
• Creating and modifying database tables
• Using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
• Supporting database storage and retrieval
• Working with cloud-based database methodologies
• Developing complex systems using queries and tables

Systems Improvement and Optimization

The successful candidate will assist with recommendations, analysis, and evaluation relating to:

• System improvements
• System optimization
• System development
• System maintenance
• Database administration
• Database design

Required Education

Candidates must meet one of the following education/experience requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; or
• Five additional years of database engineering (DBE) experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate the following:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Experience supporting database design
• Experience with database development and implementation
• Experience with information storage and retrieval
• Experience supporting data flow and analysis activities
• Knowledge of analyzing and evaluating system improvements
• Knowledge of system optimization, development, and/or maintenance
• Knowledge of developing long-term and short-term requirements for database administration and design

Security Clearance Requirement

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

This is an important eligibility requirement for applicants. Candidates who do not currently hold the required clearance should carefully review their eligibility before applying.

Work Location and Remote Work

The position is based in:

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA

The employer states that:

Telework/remote work is currently not authorized.

Therefore, applicants should be prepared to work on-site in Annapolis Junction.

Salary

The advertised summary pay range is $70,000–$90,000 per year.

The employer notes that the salary range is a general guideline. Actual compensation may depend on factors including:

• Candidate experience
• Qualifications
• Market conditions
• Business considerations

Employee Benefits

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics lists a range of employee benefits and professional development opportunities, including:

Retirement Benefits

• 10% 401(k) contribution
• The contribution is stated as not a match

Financial and Education Benefits

• Student debt payoff
• Tuition assistance
• HSA contributions

Professional Development

• Ongoing training opportunities
• Professional development program

Employee Benefits and Incentives

• Employee performance incentives
• Boeing employee discount program
• Parental leave

About Boeing Intelligence & Analytics

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company.

The organization combines the environment and opportunities of a smaller company with the support and resources of a major corporation.

BI&A works on intelligence, analytics, cybersecurity, software engineering, systems engineering, and related solutions supporting national security missions.

The company states that its employees contribute expertise across areas including:

• Software development
• Systems engineering
• Advanced analytics
• Intelligence solutions
• Cybersecurity
• Hardware and software engineering

Why Work at BI&A?

According to the employer, BI&A offers employees opportunities to work across diverse programs and customer environments.

Employees may have opportunities to:

• Work on different projects and teams
• Develop additional technical skills
• Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies
• Work alongside technical specialists
• Participate in programs supporting the Intelligence Community
• Develop expertise across software, systems engineering, analytics, and cybersecurity

The company also highlights its culture of technical excellence and access to cutting-edge technologies.

Career Growth Opportunities

The organization’s diverse project portfolio may provide opportunities for employees to develop their existing expertise while learning new technical skills.

This could be particularly valuable for database professionals interested in expanding into areas such as:

• Data engineering
• Database architecture
• Systems engineering
• Cloud technologies
• Data analytics
• Intelligence systems
• Cybersecurity
• IT systems development

Important Information for Applicants

Before applying, candidates should pay particular attention to the following requirements:

1. Security clearance:
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

2. Location:
The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

3. Remote work:
Remote and telework arrangements are currently not authorized.

4. Education:
A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required unless the stated experience substitution applies.

5. Experience:
Although the role is titled “Entry Level,” applicants must meet the specified database engineering and systems-related qualifications.

6. Program award:
The position is contingent upon program award.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be suitable for candidates with backgrounds in areas such as:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Data Science
• Database Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Other relevant technical disciplines

Candidates should carefully compare their qualifications with the employer’s requirements, particularly the security-clearance requirement.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply through the employer’s official careers/recruitment channels.

Current Openings:
https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch?act=redirectCwsV2&cws=38&org=BIA

Applicants should review the complete job description and submit their application through the official recruitment system.

Employer Contact

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics
131 National Business Parkway, Suite 120
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
United States

Phone: 443-661-4800
Email: hr@bia-boeing.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.

BI&A also participates in E-Verify and provides information concerning employment eligibility and right-to-work requirements.

Applicant Privacy

Applicants should review the employer’s privacy statement for information about the collection and processing of applicant personal information.

Boeing Applicant Privacy Statement:
https://www.boeing.com/careers/privacy-statement/

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a remote Database Engineer job?

No. The employer states that telework/remote work is currently not authorized.

Where is the job located?

The position is located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA.

What is the salary?

The advertised salary range is $70,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, market conditions, and business considerations.

Is a degree required?

Yes. A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required, although the employer states that five additional years of DBE experience may substitute for the degree.

Is security clearance required?

Yes. An active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is listed as a required qualification.

Is this genuinely an entry-level position?

The employer classifies it as Entry Level, but the requirements include relevant database engineering experience and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. Applicants should therefore review the requirements carefully.

Is visa sponsorship mentioned?

The supplied vacancy information does not state that visa sponsorship is available. Applicants requiring immigration sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with Boeing Intelligence & Analytics before applying.

Is the position guaranteed to start?

The vacancy states that the position is contingent upon program award.

Final Takeaway

The Database Engineer – Entry Level position at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics offers a salary range of $70,000–$90,000, a substantial 10% 401(k) contribution, tuition assistance, student debt payoff, training, professional development, and other employee benefits.

However, applicants should note three particularly important conditions: the role is on-site in Annapolis Junction, remote work is not authorized, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance is required.

If you meet the technical, education/experience, and clearance requirements, this could be an opportunity to build database engineering experience while working on intelligence, analytics, and national-security-related programs.

Apply through the official Boeing Intelligence & Analytics careers portal and review all eligibility requirements before submitting your application.