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Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Data Scientist – Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics - R10217658

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced Principal or Senior Principal Data Scientist to join their team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves solving complex data challenges by architecting and building core data logic systems, creating custom high-performance statistics and machine learning tools, and collaborating with other professionals to deliver integrated solutions.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with software engineers, analysts, and other data scientists to understand data requirements and deliver robust, integrated solutions

Architect and develop custom, maintainable data science solutions from the ground up

Write and maintain tests and documentation for data architecture, workflows, and processes

Champion software engineering best practices within the data domain, including comprehensive unit/integration testing, CI/CD automation (Git, Docker), and robust documentation

Tune and optimize complex algorithms within our on-premise infrastructure

Qualification

Machine LearningDeep LearningPythonSQLCI/CD pipelinesSoftware DevelopmentData EngineeringOptimizationProblem-solvingCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, OR Master of Science degree in relevant fields with 3 years of relevant experience

Deep understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Recent professional experience in software development and/or data engineering

Strong programming skills in Python and SQL

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc.)

Your ability to 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. Active In Scope Top Secret Clearance required to start

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

Strong programming skills in Python and SQL

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Git, Docker, etc.)