hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Data Engineer. See details below: About The Role: Expression is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support the design, development, and operational deployment of scalable, AI-enabled data solutions for the Department of Defense CDAO ADA IR program. The Data Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team integrating data engineering, advanced analytics, machine learning, and software engineering capabilities into mission-critical environments supporting Combatant Commands. This role will design and deploy data pipelines, preprocessing workflows, feature-engineering strategies, reusable data services, and machine learning capabilities within secure, containerized environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with product managers, full-stack developers, platform and DevSecOps engineers, data scientists, and mission stakeholders to transform structured and unstructured data into operational insights and decision-support capabilities. The role combines data engineering, applied data science, and production ML responsibilities and emphasizes reproducibility, testing, secure deployment, technical communication, and continuous delivery. Location and Clearance: Clearance: Secret clearance required ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance Location: Onsite Washington DC About the Company: Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.