Data Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays and vacations

Telework options

401(k) plan matching

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer to advance data science and AI capabilities across national security and civil space programs. You will develop ML models, lead experiments, and collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and customers to deliver resilient, high-performance software systems.

On-site roles are available in El Segundo, Chantilly, CO, enabling close collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Data Science, CS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics)
• 2 years of industry experience in Data Science or Machine Learning
• Proficiency in Python
• Development of ML models and inference pipelines
• Software development with ML/DL libraries in Python
• Experience with ML/AI, software engineering and statistics
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux
• Ability to obtain and maintain US security clearance (US citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing ML and data science experiments (NLP, CV, time series, RL)
• Evaluating ML technologies and models for mission-critical applications
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features
• Presenting results to customer stakeholders
• Fostering an environment of learning and progress
• Duties may evolve with organizational needs

Skills

Python programming

Data science

Machine learning

Unix/Linux

Communication

Team collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Cloud native development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/EE/Physics/Math

Tools

Python ML libraries

Containerization

Cloud compute platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers.

The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department (DSAID) seeks a creative and enthusiastic Machine Learning Engineerto join a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and programmers with a passion for researching, prototyping, understanding, and building AI and data enabled tools across the space enterprise.We are a growing, innovative,andcollaborative department that makes meaningful contributions toNationalSecuritySpace(AF, NRO, etc.),andCivil andCommercial customers(NASA, MDA, DHS,etc.).

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA , Chantilly, VA or Colorado Springs, CO.

What Corporate Skills You’ll Bring

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Possess organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations

What You’ll Be Doing

• DSAID’s customers range from National Security Space (AF, NRO, etc.) to civil (NASA, NOAA, etc.) and commercial (commercial space, autonomous vehicles, etc.) DSAID applies data science and AI knowledge across the space enterprise, to Aerospace enterprise capabilities, and towards corporate workforce development and strategic focus areas
• Data Science specialists work on teams spanning various disciplines, experience levels, and organizational boundaries.
• Primary functions include:
• Developing and executing machine learning and data science experiments, in the domains of natural language processing, computer vision, time series analysis, reinforcement learning, etc.
• Evaluating technologies and data science models for use in scalable and resilient mission-critical applications
• Collaborating with teams of various sizes to deliver features and products
• Presenting written and verbal results to customer stakeholders.
• Reinforcing an environment of learning and progress with team members and others
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

Minimum Requirements

What You Need to be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science,Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related STEM field(s)
• 2 years of industry experience in Data Science or Machine Learning
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
• Development of machine learning models and inference pipelines
• Software development skills including familiarity with machine learning and deep learning libraries in Python
• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence, software engineering, and statistics
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Active security clearance
• Experience with cloud native application development or cloud infrastructure
• Development of data platforms and database deployment
• Experience with data security and governance technologies
• Deploying machine learning models for inference at scale

$95,200.00 - $142,800.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions"
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you're an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.