Hybrid Data Scientist & Engineer for MLAI Mission Analytics

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Massachusetts is seeking a hybrid Data Scientist and Data Engineer to design data systems and apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to mission problems. You will work across the full data lifecycle—from data modeling and processing to statistical analysis and operational deployment.

The role requires hands‑on experience in several areas and emphasizes staying current with research and technologies. On-site collaboration, strong programming skills, and a TS clearance are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field with 8 years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on proficiency with advanced Data Science techniques, including Machine Learning (e.g., supervised, unsupervised, deep learning, reinforcement learning), anomaly detection, statistical analysis, and/or analysis of very large datasets.
• Computer programming skills (e.g., Python, R, C/C++, Java, Scala, Julia, Rust, MATLAB).
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Leads functional teams or complex projects with moderate resource requirements, risks, or complexities; Develops strategies and objectives and leads others to execute them.
• Works independently, with guidance needed only in highly complex situations.
• Identifies and leads others to solve complex problems; Uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgement and identify innovative applications; May develop and recommend solutions to novel or atypical problems within the Data Science and Data Engineering disciplines.
• Applies extensive in‑depth conceptual, practical, and technical knowledge within the Data Science and Data Engineering disciplines and transfers that knowledge to others.
• Communicates complex concepts clearly and simply and persuades others to adopt a different point of view.

Skills

Machine Learning

Anomaly Detection

Statistical Analysis

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Python

SQL

R

C/C++

Java

Job description

MITRE in Massachusetts is seeking a hybrid Data Scientist and Data Engineer to design data systems and apply advanced analytics, ML, and AI to mission problems. You will work across the full data lifecycle—from data modeling and processing to statistical analysis and operational deployment.

The role requires hands‑on experience in several areas and emphasizes staying current with research and technologies. On-site collaboration, strong programming skills, and a TS clearance are essential for