Associate Data Scientist, DIBI
Core
Jr. Data Scientist supporting defense-focused R&D projects involving ML/AI, autonomy, sensing, and decision support systems for federal sponsors.
Role type
Junior IC data scientist (defense R&D)
Builds
Data pipelines, analytical components, and ML/AI-enabled software systems for federal contracts
Domain
Defense industrial base, machine learning, artificial intelligence, simulation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, R, statistical modeling, data cleaning/ETL, data visualization, software engineering fundamentals, security clearance eligibility
Preferred skills
C++, Java, simulation-based modeling, cloud computing, graph-based ML, MLOps
Technologies
Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, Git, Azure, AWS, PostgreSQL, React, Svelte
Responsibilities
Develop and implement ML/AI prototypes for defense contracts; validate and test ML tools for efficiency; provide subject matter expertise to sponsors; support PI/CO-PIs with project scoping and budgeting
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC
