Northrop Grumman
Sr.PrincipalDataScientist–MachineLearningandPredictiveAnalytics
“Sr. Principal Data Scientist – Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Python. Collaborate closely with software engineers, analysts, and other data scientists. Architect and develop custom, maintainable data science solutions”
Industry & Context.
first-principles thinker; solve complex data challenges; Excellent problem-solving skills; troubleshoot and optimize complex data queries; troubleshoot and optimize across the entire data stack
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time, required full-time, in-office, ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, U. S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, OR Master of Science degree in relevant fields with 6 years of relevant experience, OR PhD/Doctorate degree in relevant fields with 4 years of relevant experience., Deep understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning, Recent professional experience in software development and/or data engineering., programming skills in Python and SQL., Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e. g. , Git, Docker, etc. ), Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access (es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or higher, in Data Science or related discipline., 7 years of experience in software development., Experience with C/C++., Experience with machine learning pipelines and data science workflows., Familiarity with SQL Alchemy, Numpy, Pandas, SKLearn, PyTorch., Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex data queries and workflows., Familiarity with big data concepts, machine learning pipelines, and MLOps., Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize across the entire data stack., Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., Current, Active, DoD Top Secret clearance.
What You'll Do.
Collaborate closely with software engineers
and other data scientists
Architect and develop custom
maintainable data science solutions
Write and maintain tests and documentation
Champion software engineering best practices
Tune and optimize complex algorithms
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with software engineers, analysts, and other data scientists to understand data requirements and deliver robust, integrated solutions.
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