Staff Data Scientist

Key Skills

Microsoft-Excel, Java Programming, SAP, Python Programming, C++, SQL, NumPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, R Programming, matplotlib, Virtual Reality (VR), ETL frameworks, Powerpoint

Job Description

• Category: Research and Sciences
• Location: Palmdale, California, United States of America
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Data Scientist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA. 

The Data Scientist will provide technical leadership and direction across the Digital Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) thrust across multiple sites. This position will also involve managing project development thru production transition, providing mentorship to team members, and managing project goals, objectives, schedules and cost while adhering to company policy.

As a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Innovation development team, you will define, develop, implement, and transition new technology solutions to manufacturing to increase efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality. Manufacturing concept and process solutions for production applications cover advanced technologies including but not limited to composites fabrication, assembly, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, LO technologies, as well as digital capabilities. The role requires incorporation of requirements into development plans and evaluation of performance of processes and tools to verify their efficiency. In addition, you will identify and initiate corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure R&D contractual obligations (technical, schedule, and cost) are met and product quality is maintained. In this role, you will provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations. This role involves interfacing with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management. In addition, the role will require the ability to handle multiple projects concurrently in a dynamic/fast-paced work environment. Budgeting and Project Management skills will be utilized to properly scope and execute assigned work and manage project efforts.

In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership/direction to ensure technology initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.

• Develop architectures and concepts for advanced digital technologies with a focus on implementation within Northrop Grumman

• Interact with customers (internal and external)
• Reach out and work with colleges, universities, government, supplier as part of development and improvement projects
• Provide leadership/direction to ensure technology initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported.

• Introduce and develop new technologies for the manufacturing floor
• Lead projects consisting of cross functional teams of high performing engineers developing advanced systems designs and concepts.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to achieve efficient, effective, and innovative Engineering solutions
• Apply new technologies as well as common designs and products enabling rapid development, prototyping and affordable solutions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with fourteen (14) years of experience with common data science toolkits/languages such as python/R, scikit-learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow, matplotlib, numpy, C++ or python OR 12 years of experience with a Master's Degree in STEM, OR nine (9) years of experience with a PhD
• A current and active DoD Secret clearance plus the ability to obtain and maintain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional analytical skills
• Knowledge of data gathering, cleansing and transformation techniques
• Knowledge of best practices in data analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Documenting processes and maintaining data records.
• Special Access Program (SAP) Current
• Experience in hardware/software integration of manufacturing systems
• Experience with querying databases and defining schemas (MS SQL) with the ability to perform data analysis and report findings
• Experience with high volume production ETL pipelines
• Experience with production assembly/fabrication including Digital Transformation, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Systems Integration, IIoT, RFID, Cloud Based Applications, and/or production manufacturing operations
• Extensive experience configuring Edge Devices (HoloLens2)
• Working knowledge of classified information systems infrastructure
• Digital Manufacturing experience
• Architecture, Design & Integration experience for engineering systems and software
• Technical Writing capability
• Project / Program Management skills (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)
• Strong Familiarity with Process Development & Controls
• Ability to lead through, overcome and adapt to obstacles and challenges
• Ability to deal effectively with change and challenges and helps others to do the same

Salary Range: $171,600 USD - $257,400 USD