Senior Data Engineer at Fantom Corporation (Chantilly, VA)
Fantom Corporation· Chantilly, VA·
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Job description
Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth. We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to support a mission-critical enterprise. This role is responsible for streamline processes, improve system performance, and strengthen secure data practices while monitoring junior team members and contributing to cross-team standards. Develop data processing workflows and analytics for desktop and web-based visual analytic tools. Support large-scale relational data analysis using visualization and high performance computing. Required Qualifications
Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Software Development, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Why work at Fantom Corporation
- Culture: Described as employee-focused with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. The company encourages continuous learning through conferences, training, and degree programs fantomcorp.com.
- Work Policy: Likely on-site/hybrid near client sites in Maryland and Virginia (given clearance requirements).
- Notable Benefits:
- Health: 100% employer-paid PPO medical insurance (employee + dependents), with standard vision and dental included.
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% company match (first 3% dollar-for-dollar, next 2% at 50 cents on the dollar).
- Time Off: 6 weeks of vacation (encouraged to use it).
- Growth: Generous education reimbursement program; seminar/conference attendance.
- Bonus: Discretionary end-of-year profit sharing bonus based on company performance, customer satisfaction, and employee performance.
- Team Size: Approximately 16 employees (11-50 range), with a high ratio of senior/technical staff (~52% in technical roles). This offers a small-company feel with senior-level impact.
- Job Postings: 13 active openings as of mid-2026, including Systems Integration Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Windows Systems Administrator, DSP Algorithm Developer, and AI/ML roles lever.co.