Remote Data Scientist: ML & Analytics for Mission Programs

Saalex; China Lake Acres (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

401k

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex in the United States is seeking a Data Scientist for a remote role anchored to China Lake, CA. The position focuses on developing and deploying advanced analytical models to support mission-critical programs, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

You will build data pipelines, create dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional IPTs while applying ML techniques and working with cloud or on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting DoD, aerospace, or government programs strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Python with NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
• Strong experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Solid understanding of machine learning techniques (classification, regression, clustering, NLP, etc.).
• Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or on-prem DoD environments.
• Understanding of data architecture and large-scale data processing.
• Strong statistical analysis and modeling experience.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated problem-solving in evolving environments.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams and IPT structures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ML and statistical models to support mission objectives.
• Analyze large structured and unstructured datasets to identify trends and insights.
• Apply predictive analytics, classification, and regression techniques to operational problems.
• Build data pipelines, ETL processes, and feature engineering workflows.
• Develop data visualization dashboards and reporting tools for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Deploy scalable data solutions in cloud or on-prem environments.
• Support test, evaluation, and analysis for aviation, weapons, or mission systems programs.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to engineering teams and government stakeholders.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including systems engineers, software developers, and analysts.
• Collaborate across IPTs to translate mission requirements into analytical solutions.
• Document methodologies, models, and results per DoD standards.
• Present findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Visualization

ML/AI

DoD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/IT

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Matplotlib

Seaborn

AWS

Azure

Job description

Saalex in the United States is seeking a Data Scientist for a remote role anchored to China Lake, CA. The position focuses on developing and deploying advanced analytical models to support mission-critical programs, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights for engineering, operations, and leadership teams.

You will build data pipelines, create dashboards, and collaborate with cross-functional IPTs while applying ML techniques and working with cloud or on-prem environments.