Data Scientist

avav; Maryland; On-site; USD 107,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Data Scientist to drive mission-focused insights from large-scale government datasets. You will model, manage, and interpret data to support decision-making and operations, combining mathematics, statistics, CS, and domain knowledge.

The role emphasizes clear communication to technical and non-technical audiences and the development of reproducible workflows. It requires TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in data science or analytics.
• Proficiency with Python in Unix environments and command line.
• Experience with Python ML and data visualization tools.
• ETL experience with SQL/CSV/JSON/Excel; Pandas and PySpark.
• Proficiency with statistical packages (Python/R/STATA/SPSS).
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Build analytic models tailored to mission needs.
• Communicate conclusions using math, stats, and CS methods.
• Develop reproducible workflows and ensure data integrity.
• Develop qualitative and quantitative methods for varied data.
• Organize, clean, and curate large datasets for analysis.
• Present findings in accessible terms to stakeholders.

Skills

Python in Unix environment

Unix command line

Python ML & Data Visualization

Data ETL with SQL/CSV/JSON/Excel

Pandas and PySpark

Statistical packages (Python/R/STATA/…

TS/SCI with polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite

Hadoop / Pig / MapReduce / HDFS

Java / C++

Front-end data viz (D3.js / Raphael.js)

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Summary

The primary role of the Data Scientist is to drive mission-focused insights from complex datasets. This role involves managing, modeling, and interpreting large-scale government data holdings to support decision-making and operational success. You will combine expertise in mathematics, statistics, computer science, and domain-specific knowledge to deliver actionable conclusions and communicate them effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Position Responsibilities

• Build and assess analytic models tailored to mission-specific needs
• Communicate principal conclusions clearly, using mathematics, statistics, and computer science methods
• Develop reproducible workflows and ensure data integrity
• Develop qualitative and quantitative methods for exploring and assessing datasets in varying states of organization and cleanliness.
• Organize, clean, and curate large datasets for analysis
• Present complex technical findings in a way that is accessible to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years’ relevant work experience.
• Experience with software development working with Python in a Unix environment.
• Experience using the Unix command line.
• Practical knowledge in Python Machine Learning and Data Visualization
• Practical knowledge in Data ETL such as working with: Data loading from SQL, CSV, JSON, Excel, etc., Pandas and PySpark
• Proficiency in statistical packages using any of the following: Python, R, STATA, SPSS, etc.
• An active TS/SCI with polygraph

Additional Requirements

• Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite.
• Experience with development of any of the following; Hadoop, Pig, MapReduce, or HDFS
• Working knowledge with other object-oriented programming languages such as Java or C++
• Working knowledge with Front-end data visualization libraries (i.e., D3.js; Raphael.js, etc.)

Salary Range

$107,000 to $212,000

The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

ITAR Requirement

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. U.S. Citizenship required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.