Palantir Foundry Software Engineer

Job TitlePlace of Performance: Hybrid — NGA-Washington (Springfield, VA) with contractor site flexibility; significant on-site presence strongly encouragedEmployment Type: Full-Time Travel: Continental United States (CONUS) travel may be required; minimum 3 business days' advance notice providedKey ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy geospatial analytic applications within Palantir Foundry, Palantir Gaia, and other Palantir platforms using government-approved SDKs, APIs, and integration frameworksDevelop custom embedded applications using TypeScript with the Ontology Software Development Kit (OSDK)Build and configure UI screens, dashboards, and workflow steps using Foundry tools such as Workshop and SlateImplement and maintain data pipelines using Python and/or TypeScript to ingest, transform, and normalize internal and external GEOINT data feedsEnsure applications support interactive geospatial analysis including mapping, spatial querying, geofencing, clustering, custom objects, custom workflow applications, and temporal analysisData Integration & OntologyMap, transform, and normalize incoming data to align with Government-specified object ontologies and data schemasDesign and create object types, actions, and linkages to support data ontologizationImplement logic to ensure data quality, prevent duplication, and preserve consistency of object IDs across disparate data sourcesEnable seamless interoperability with external geospatial data sources and APIs including ESRI MapServices/FeatureServices, OpenStreetMap, and OGC WMS/WFS servicesDevelop low-code and no-code data pipelines for normalizing and structuring analytic dataSolution Architecture & DesignElicit, document, and refine end-to-end user workflows and technical requirements for GEOINT object management and analysisDesign and document system architectures for workflows and data connections, aligned with the Government's Builder's GuidebookDefine data identity, de-duplication, object history, and data provenance rulesDefine acceptance criteria and "definition of done" for each required capabilityData Science & AnalyticsDevelop and implement matching algorithms and scoring methods to link new observations to existing geospatial objectsBuild and deploy analytics to highlight changes, anomalies, or inconsistencies in object data for analyst reviewCreate and monitor data quality checks to flag missing metadata, weak sourcing, or invalid attribute valuesDevelop algorithms for correlating multiple datasets across multi-modal data types including EO, SAR, FMV, HMI, and vector dataRequired QualificationsSecurityActive Top Secret / SCI security clearance required at time of applicationMust be willing and eligible to undergo a Counterintelligence (CI) Scope Polygraph examination; must complete within 90 days of assignment if not completed within the past 5 yearsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related technical fieldExperience5+ years of software development experience in an enterprise or mission-critical environment2+ years of hands-on experience developing on Palantir Foundry or other Palantir platforms (e.g., Gaia, AIP)Demonstrated experience with TypeScript and/or Python for application and pipeline developmentExperience with geospatial data types including EO, SAR, FMV, HMI, vector, and raster datasetsExperience supporting agile software development in an intelligence, DoD, or national security contextExperience with Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) workflows strongly preferredTechnical SkillsProficiency with Palantir Foundry tools including Workshop, Slate, Contour, and the Ontology SDKExperience with Palantir "Foundry Builder" development activities using Developer Access Licenses (DALs)Familiarity with geospatial APIs and standards: ESRI REST services, OpenStreetMap, OGC WMS/WFSKnowledge of database systems and configurations including AWS cloud infrastructure and ElasticsearchExperience developing and deploying data pipelines for large-scale data ingestion, transformation, and normalizationUnderstanding of role-based access controls (RBAC), data governance, and security models within enterprise platformsExperience with RMF/A&A processes including ATT and ATO documentationClearance & Compliance RequirementsMust possess and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance throughout the period of performanceMust self-report security issues, foreign contacts, and other applicable matters per SEAD 3Must comply with all NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117) and DD Form 254 requirementsMust adhere to physical security requirements including restrictions on prohibited items in NGA or secure facilitiesMust comply with DFARS requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Must participate in contractor insider threat program consistent with E.O. 13587Work EnvironmentWork will be performed at NGA (Springfield, VA) and/or approved contractor facilitiesClassified work at contractor sites requires an approved SCIF with requisite Common Operating Environment (COE) connectivity; this must be in place at time of awardGovernment will provide desk space and network connectivity at NGA-Washington to support shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration with mission usersPersonnel must be available to support work at Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI classification levelsPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree preferred; equivalent relevant experience may substituteExperience with Target Workbench v2 ontology and implementation of custom Workshops/Slates into Target Workbench tabsFamiliarity with SOM (Structured Object Management), as well as PHOEBE or equivalent NGA toolsObject relational mapping (create Object types)Methods for ensuring data health and data qualityFamiliarity with NGA analytic mission workflows, GEOINT data types, and related data management systemsExperience with Computer Vision (CV), Natural Language Processing (NLP), or Machine Learning (ML) in a geospatial contextPalantir Developer certifications or formal Palantir training credentialsExperience supporting NGA, DIA, NRO, or other IC/DoD intelligence community programsExperience with Elastic and cloud-native data infrastructure on AWS GovCloud or C2E-compliant environmentsPrior experience with transition planning and knowledge transfer to O&M sustainment contractorsStrong UX/UI design sensibility with experience applying human-centered design practicesRadiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.