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Lead Processing Engineer - Washington, DC

Constellis
dental insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 27, 2026
- POSITION SUMMARY Constellis is hiring a Lead Processing Engineer to own the Processing domain end-to-end. This role defines architecture, standards, and technical direction for how raw sensor data becomes authoritative normalized events within Lexso. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role - equal parts architect, mentor, and builder. RESPONSIBILITIES Own the Processing architecture and data contracts Define normalization standards and schema enforcement strategy Design spatial enrichment workflows (zones, H3, ENU, grids) Lead technical decisions for stream processing frameworks Review and approve Processing PRs and designs Establish testing, validation, and quality gates Coordinate with Ingestion, Spatial Grid, Reactor, and UI leads Mentor Processing Engineers and set development best practices Represent Processing in cross-team technical discussions QUALIFICATIONS 8 years of experience designing data processing or streaming systems 5 years of experience engineering in Python 5 years of experience understanding event-driven architectures Experience defining and enforcing schemas at scale Geospatial processing experience (H3, polygons, point-in-polygon) Experience with Kafka and stream processing patterns Ability to reason about correctness, determinism, and data lineage Eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance Experience leading technical direction Preferred experience: Experience with sensor fusion systems Familiarity with defense, security, or critical infrastructure platforms Prior ownership of a production data pipeline Kubernetes / cloud-native architecture experience BENEFITS Constellis offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Paid Time-Off Program & Company Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan Insurance: Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Personal Development & Learning Opportunities On-the-job Training, Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach WORKING CONDITIONS Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are Monday-Friday standard core hours, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Travel may be required for this role. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS May be required to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday. - In an ever-changing and complex world, security concerns are paramount. Enhanced security requires education, training, and specialized skills. Constellis provides end-to-end risk management and comprehensive security solutions to safeguard people and infrastructure globally. Our team of strategic problem solvers has a steadfast moral compass and unwavering dedication to creating a safer world. Constellis is committed to the success of our customers and partners. Constellis protects critical priorities safely and efficiently around the world. Operating globally and based in the Washington D.C. area, our employees bring unparalleled dedication and passion for creating a safer world and upholding the highest standards of compliance, quality, and integrity. As a leading global provider of risk management, security, humanitarian, training and operational support services to government and commercial customers worldwide, Constellis' forward-thinking solutions include a range of synergistic services, including background investigations, social intelligence tools, advanced training, logistics and life support, UAV and K9 services, and crisis response mitigation. At Constellis, our number one priority is to secure success for our customers. For more information, visit http://www.constellis.com EEOC Statement Constellis and its affiliated companies are equal opportunity employers. All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.