Data Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Hadoop, C Programming, C++, Data science techniques, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Scala Programming, SQL, TensorFlow

Job Description

• Category: Research and Sciences
• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: No
• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Creates data mining architectures/models/protocols, statistical reporting, and data analysis methodologies to identify trends in large data sets. Analysis may have many applications such as to address a business issue or provide a competitive advantage for the organization. Requires strong statistical and data visualization skills.

Are you motivated to work in an environment that will challenge you, force you to continuously innovate, and work on solutions that make a difference for your customers? Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems relies on our team to provide the insights needed to drive performance across a broad range of strategic activities. We are looking for a passionate Data Scientist to design and develop ETL pipelines and Data Analytics/Visualization solutions from disparate data sources.

You will share in the ownership of the technical vision and direction for advanced analytics systems that change the way we see and use data. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, hardworking, and have demonstrated the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical problems.

• Support, design, develop, and maintain a scalable ETL pipeline
• Produce, monitor and improve algorithms that predict and/or prescribe to business leaders
• Data preparation/cleaning, integration, and automation from heterogeneous sources
• Ensure data integrity and system availability
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend core technologies and strategies
• Monitor and optimize system performance
• Decomposition of user requirements into logical functions/components

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field with 2+ years of experience
• 2+ years of experience working with ETL techniques and frameworks
• 2+ years of experience working with analytics software tools such as Python or R
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Experience with data preparation/cleansing
• Experience with a scripting language, preferably Python
• Experience with Agile Software Development
• Experience with version control software such as Git and TortoiseSVN
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance
• Ability to obtain special access to programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a STEM field with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Python, C#, SQL, SSIS, and data visualization tools
• Experience in responsive UI/UX design
• Experience with profiling/debugging
• Experience with web analytics and load testing software (e.g. Matomo)
• Experience with load testing software (e.g. Locust)
• Experience with Atlassian Suite (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• Active DoD SCI Clearance