BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
• Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
• Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.

YOUR ROLE

Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.

OUTCOMES

• Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
• Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
• Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
• Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
• Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
• Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
• Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture

COMPETENCIES

• Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
• Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
• Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
• Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly

MUST HAVE:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
• Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
• Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
• Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.

YOUR ROLE

Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.

OUTCOMES

• Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
• Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
• Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
• Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
• Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
• Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
• Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture

COMPETENCIES

• Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
• Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
• Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
• Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
• Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

Process Validation Engineer (a minimum of 5 years of experience required)

Location: King of Prussia, PA 

Employment Type: Full-time, mostly onsite

About Us

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? LAPORTE, a consulting engineering firm with 25 years of experience and a strong presence in North America and Europe, is seeking an Process Validation Engineer to join our growing team. With 25 offices and over 480 employees worldwide, we specialize in delivering innovative solutions for the pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries.

The Process & Validation Engineer is responsible for supporting the validation of various systems across the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and medical device manufacturing sectors. The Process & Validation Engineer will ensure equipment, systems, and validation programs are compliant with a client’s global/site standards and industry practices.

The Process & Validation Engineer will live near King of Prussia, PA. They will be motivated to grow and excel with the support and direction from an interdisciplinary team of engineers. Become part of a supportive work environment that emphasizes team culture and empowering engineers with more responsibility, professional growth, and a work-life balance.

At LAPORTE, we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Compensatory Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• A Flexible Work Environment that values work-life balance
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Carry out all aspects of a validation project for our clients including: authoring and/or executing Validation Master Plans (VMP), User Requirements Specifications (URS), Risk Assessments (RA), Design Qualification (DQ), Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Commissioning, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Process Validation (PV) protocols/reports in accordance with corporate and departmental procedures.
• Validation Planning: Develop Validation Master Plans outlining the validation strategy, scope, and timelines for the project.
• Documentation Management: Oversee the creation, review, and approval of validation protocols, reports, and other documentation required for validation activities.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct Risk Assessments to identify potential validation issues and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Protocol Execution: Oversee the execution of validation protocols, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) for equipment and systems within the QC building.
• Commissioning Support: Collaborate with the commissioning team to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operation, verifying that systems and equipment are installed correctly and function as intended.
• Standard Operating Procedure: Provide technical input with respect to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) development. Revise or develop SOPs in compliance with industry standards and cGMP.
• Support client Quality Assurance (QA) compliance teams by initiating change controls, documenting deviations, and contributing to the implementation of CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions) within validation activities.
• Perform Periodic Review for various validated systems including computerized systems, laboratory equipment, manufacturing equipment, and infrastructure systems. Analyze information, draw the right conclusions based upon technical knowledge of the systems, and work effectively with different groups across site to determine status, gaps, and corrective actions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of validation requirements, practices, and procedures and coach other members of the team participating in validation activities. 
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current GP (Good Practices, e.g. GMP/GLP) regulations, guidelines within North America (Health Canada, US Food & Drug Administration) and EU Eudralex. 
• Maintain effective client relationships and act as a primary point of contact.
• Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance within the agreed scope, timelines and budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering field or relevant equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience preparing and executing equipment qualification documents (IQ/OQ/PQ) required.
• Excellent knowledge of the Current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others.
• Strong technical knowledge, relationship management, organizational planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency, flexibility, and accountability.
• Flexibility to travel to the client site as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience performing GxP risk assessments such as Functional Risk Assessments (FRA) or Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience in Aseptic Processing.
• Familiarity with Computerized Systems Validation and ISPE GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11.

Position Overview

The Specialist, Information Assurance Compliance II (SIAC2) will support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 as contractor staff through Arlo Solutions, serving as a senior cybersecurity compliance specialist providing comprehensive information assurance and Risk Management Framework (RMF) support services for Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems. This key personnel position focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity compliance programs and documentation to ensure adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) cybersecurity policies and procedures for both afloat and Platform Information Technology (PIT) ashore systems.

Work Location:  Primary: Philadelphia, PA; periodic travel to customer and operational sites may be required

Clearance:  Active Secret security clearance

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Development and Implementation

• Collect and collate system or site information to evaluate and document security postures in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Develop, submit, and maintain RMF packages in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Business Rules, DON RMF Process Guides, and NAVSEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Create comprehensive RMF package documentation including Assess Only (AO) Determination Request Packages, System Platform IT (PIT) Determinations, Categorization Forms, Authorization Boundary Diagrams, Defense in Depth Diagrams, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), and Security Plans (SPs)
• Develop and maintain Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for all Information Assurance-related tasks and deliverables in eMASS

Policy and Compliance Management

• Develop or revise existing policies, plans, and strategy documents to meet requirements for RMF Control Families
• Create comprehensive documentation including Incident Response Plans, Contingency Plans, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and Physical Security Plans
• Ensure all Information Assurance requirements are addressed and compliant with applicable DoD and DON cybersecurity policies
• Evaluate discrepancies and recommend potential mitigation measures for reducing or eliminating specific risks

Assessment and Evaluation Activities

• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs
• Execute Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) by conducting on-site testing for afloat and PIT ashore systems
• Perform systems security reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure accreditation documents accurately represent current risk posture
• Determine residual risk of packages based on package content and assessment results for Security Controls Assessor review
• Conduct analysis of logs, events, and reporting from various data collection tools including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall systems, and intrusion detection systems

Continuous Monitoring and Maintenance

• Support continuous monitoring activities for authorized systems to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status
• Develop and update required eMASS documents at specified frequencies, including POA&Ms and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
• Determine system compliance with all applicable Controls and Assessment Procedures (APs) for assigned DON systems
• Maintain current vulnerability scan data and residual risk POA&Ms in Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM)
• Track deliverables and action items in accordance with A&A guidance

Technical Documentation and Reporting

• Perform detailed technical documentation analysis of software/hardware associated with systems and components
• Develop system architecture diagrams, software design requirements, network connection/authorization boundary diagrams, and RMF plans/policies
• Create and maintain vulnerability DON eMASS POAMs for systems
• Present and submit data to management, develop comprehensive reports, and produce procedural documentation
• Execute Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), ACAS scanning, and apply patches to assets to obtain cybersecurity compliance

Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

• Manage, attend, and support configuration control board practices
• Coordinate with government personnel, system owners, and other stakeholders throughout the RMF process
• Assess impacts from observed risks and report via the Cybersecurity Program chain of command
• Perform evaluation of system administrator and security engineer proposed corrections to ensure compliance
• Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities including remediation, patching, and scanning

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure RMF artifacts comply with published Navy, NAVSEA Business Rules, NIST SP-800-37, and SP-800-53 Rev 4 requirements
• Create and verify accuracy of POA&Ms/RARs as identified by vulnerability test results
• Ensure information systems are operated, used, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies
• Test systems to verify adequate functionality for mission and project requirements
• Maintain security clearance and comply with all security requirements specified in the contract

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance
• Target Education: Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical degree) from accredited College or University
• Target Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience in Information Assurance Compliance

Minimum Certification: Must demonstrate at least one of the following

• Information Assurance Management (IAM)
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 certifications (acceptable certifications include: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Continuing Professional Education Requirements

• Maintain current IAM/IAT Level 2 certification with required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as mandated by certification body
• Complete all required Government mandated training including Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness, Operations Security (OPSEC), Cybersecurity 101 Training, and other security-related training as specified

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Navy cybersecurity programs and RMF processes
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions
• Experience with eMASS, VRAM, ACAS, and other DoD cybersecurity systems
• Knowledge of Navy and DoD organizational structure
• Experience supporting NAVSEA or other Navy commands
• Professional experience in DoD or Navy environments
• Understanding of NAVSEA Business Rules and SOPs

Position Overview

The Fully Qualified Navy Validator III will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Department 40 as a contractor through Arlo Solutions, serving as a senior cybersecurity validation specialist providing comprehensive Risk Management Framework (RMF) package validation and assessment services for Propulsion, Power & Auxiliary Machinery Systems. This key personnel position acts as an independent third-party validator who assesses and validates that systems have implemented approved security control baselines in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) RMF processes and Navy cybersecurity requirements for both afloat and Platform Information Technology (PIT) ashore systems.

Work Location; Primary: Philadelphia, PA; periodic travel to customer and operational sites may be required

Clearance:  Active Secret

Job Responsibilities and/or Success Factors

Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) Registration and Certification

• Register and maintain listing on the official Navy Qualified Validators registry
• Perform and support activities as a certified Navy Validator for Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages
• Ensure strict separation of duties between the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and Navy Qualified Validator roles
• Maintain current NQV Level III certification and comply with all associated requirements
• Act as a trusted agent to the Security Control Assessor (SCA) and SCA Liaison throughout the validation process

Security Assessment Planning and Execution

• Prepare comprehensive Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) with input from system ISSEs and ISSMs
• Submit SAPs for approval by the SCA prior to validation activities
• Conduct independent third-party assessments to validate that systems have implemented approved security control baselines
• Perform on-site validation testing as required for afloat and PIT ashore systems
• Execute validation activities in accordance with DON SCA office requirements and procedures

Security Assessment Reporting and Documentation

• Develop comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs) to document residual risk of non-compliant security controls
• Create SAR Executive Summaries and Functional Security Control Assessor (FSCA) Appendices
• Document residual risk in Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) in accordance with NAVSEAINST 9400.2 instruction
• Provide detailed briefings to Program Managers and ISSMs on validation findings and recommendations
• Ensure all validation documentation meets DON, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DoD cybersecurity standards

Risk Assessment and Validation Activities

• Conduct comprehensive risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems
• Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs through systematic validation processes
• Perform systems security reviews, audits, and evaluations to ensure accreditation documents accurately represent current risk posture
• Validate compliance with all applicable Controls and Assessment Procedures (APs) for assigned DON systems
• Develop appropriate test procedures when necessary and execute comprehensive security testing protocols

RMF Package Validation Support

• Validate RMF packages in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, NAVSEA Business Rules, and DON RMF Process Guides
• Review and assess Authorization Boundary Diagrams, Defense in Depth Diagrams, Security Plans, and other RMF artifacts
• Evaluate system compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP-800-37, SP-800-53 Rev 4, and applicable cybersecurity frameworks
• Support continuous monitoring activities to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status
• Coordinate validation activities with government personnel, system owners, and other RMF stakeholders

Technical Documentation and Analysis

• Perform detailed technical documentation analysis of software/hardware associated with systems and components
• Develop system architecture diagrams, software design requirements, and network connection diagrams
• Create and maintain vulnerability assessments and security compliance documentation
• Analyze logs, events, and reporting from various data collection tools including Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security Systems (HBSS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and firewall systems
• Present validation findings and submit comprehensive data to management in a cohesive manner

Cybersecurity Technical Writing and Communication

• Write technical documentation including user manuals, reports, policies, presentations, and security assessments
• Develop RMF plans, policies, and procedural documentation for multiple platforms
• Create comprehensive vulnerability assessments and risk assessment reports
• Support development of technical documents across configuration management and RMF documentation platforms
• Communicate validation results and recommendations effectively to all levels of management

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all validation activities comply with published Navy, NAVSEA Business Rules, NIST standards, and DoD regulations
• Verify accuracy of security control implementations and document any deficiencies or non-compliance issues
• Support Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) activities including validation of remediation efforts
• Test systems to verify adequate functionality for mission and project requirements while maintaining security posture
• Maintain security clearance and comply with all security requirements specified in the contract

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university

Target Experience

• Five (5) years of professional experience in the management of Information Assurance Technical (IAT), certification agents, and system engineers on compliance requirements to achieve certification and accreditation in accordance with the DoD RMF program and DON Chief Information Officer (CIO) IA Policy for Platform Information Technology (PIT) Systems

Minimum Certification

• Must demonstrate at least one of the following Information Assurance Management (IAM)/IAT Level 2 certifications (acceptable certifications include: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP)

Required Certification

• Must provide evidence of current NQV Level III certification

Continuing Professional Education Requirements

• Maintain current IAM/IAT Level 2 certification with required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) as mandated by certification body
• Maintain current NQV Level III certification and complete all required training
• Complete all required Government mandated training including Antiterrorism Level 1 Awareness, Operations Security (OPSEC), Cybersecurity 101 Training, and other security-related training as specified

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience supporting DON or DoD
• Experience with DON cybersecurity programs and RMF validation processes
• Familiarity with NIST Special Publications and DoD cybersecurity instructions
• Experience with eMASS, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Manager (VRAM), ACAS, and other DoD cybersecurity systems
• Knowledge of DON and DoD organizational structure and cybersecurity policies
• Experience supporting NAVSEA or other Navy commands
• Understanding of NAVSEA Business Rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)