Hands-On Data Scientist for Production ML (Cyber/Space)

Evolving Solution Services; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowmadics in Lawton, OK seeks a Data Scientist to advance machine learning and data capabilities for cybersecurity, space, and telecommunications. The role involves hands-on data collection, model development, and productionization to support ongoing security initiatives.

The position requires graduate-level quantitative education and 3+ years of Python-based ML experience. Collaboration with engineers and human factors specialists is essential, with travel and on-site work as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level education in a quantitative field preferred; exceptional candidates with a bachelor's degree and substantial applied ML experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of professional experience using Python-based scientific computing and machine learning tools (e.g., Numpy, pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, PyMC, GeoPandas).
• 3+ years of experience analyzing complex real-world datasets using statistical inference, predictive modeling, or machine learning techniques.
• Experience communicating technical results to a semi-technical audience.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance – U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data collection and experimental protocols to create high-quality datasets for analysis and model development.
• Develop, evaluate, and validate statistical and ML models for interdisciplinary problems in cybersecurity, telecommunications, and sensor data.
• Collaborate with human factors specialists and data/full stack engineers to define requirements and translate statistical concepts for coworkers.
• Support documentation of analysis results for semi-technical stakeholders.
• Assist with external data collection definitions and review of technical work when needed.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data communication

U.S. security clearance readiness

Education

Master’s or PhD preferred

Bachelor’s degree considered

Tools

Python

Numpy

pandas

SciPy

scikit-learn

PyTorch

TensorFlow

GeoPandas

Job description

Knowmadics in Lawton, OK seeks a Data Scientist to advance machine learning and data capabilities for cybersecurity, space, and telecommunications. The role involves hands-on data collection, model development, and productionization to support ongoing security initiatives.

The position requires graduate-level quantitative education and 3+ years of Python-based ML experience. Collaboration with engineers and human factors specialists is essential, with travel and on-site work as needed.