Data Scientist

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)seeksa 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 willbe requiredto workfull-timeon-site at our facility inEl Segundo, CA , Chantilly, VAor Colorado Springs, CO., * 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 ofvarious sizesto 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,responsibilitiesand activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed

• 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, * Bachelor’sdegree inData Science, Computer Science,Electrical or Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, orrelatedSTEMfield(s)

• 2 years of industry experience in Data Science or Machine Learning

• Proficiencyinprogramming languages suchasPython

• Development ofmachine learningmodels andinference 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 andmaintaina security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship isrequiredto obtain a security clearance

How You Can StandOut

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 platformsand database deployment

• Experience with data security and governance technologies

• Deploying machine learning models for inference at scale

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max) $95,200.00 - $142,800.00

Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• 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.