Associate Data Scientist

Boeing; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to assist in developing and deploying AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and programming experience in Python, as well as familiarity with data engineering workflows. This role offers hybrid work options and various professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in data science or machine learning.
• 1+ year of programming experience in Python and familiarity with data-engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, deployment, and fine-tuning of AI, ML, and GenAI models.
• Support design and implementation of data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Prototype AI-driven applications that solve business challenges.

Skills

Programming in Python

Data science

Machine learning

AI model development

Data engineering workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Kubernetes

SQL

Spark

Airflow

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

Associate Data Scientist – GenAI

Come join Boeing, a leading innovator in aerospace, defense, and space, where we build technology that transforms our world. We’re committed to a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment, offering strong professional growth opportunities.

Job Location: Multiple U.S. locations – the role is hybrid with the possibility of onsite work determined by the hiring team.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, deployment, and fine‑tuning of AI, ML, and GenAI models.
• Support design and implementation of data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Help create prompt‑engineering strategies and embedding techniques.
• Prototype AI‑driven applications that solve business challenges.
• Participate in model performance evaluation, bias, and fairness assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on inference, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Stay updated on AI/ML/GenAI trends and tools, sharing insights with colleagues.
• Engage in learning opportunities and mentorship from senior data scientists.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, or a closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in data science or machine learning.
• 1+ year of programming experience in Python and familiarity with data‑engineering workflows (e.g., Spark, Airflow, SQL).
• Experience with platform infrastructure: Kubernetes, containerization, infrastructure‑as‑code.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired)

• Master’s degree or PhD in one of the aforementioned disciplines.
• Experience fine‑tuning open‑source models and integrating APIs from commercial providers.
• Proficiency with deep‑learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Experience in AI ethics and governance for generative models.
• Hands‑on experience with data‑engineering tools (SQL, Spark).

Export Control Requirements

This position requires a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. Section 120.15. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Drug‑Free Workplace

Boeing maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants and employees may be subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol per policy guidelines.

Shift & Working Hours

This role is scheduled for 1st shift. Exact hours may vary based on location and team needs.

Application Deadline: November 4, 2025

Benefits & Compensation

Boeing provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.