Junior Data Scientist

Key Skills

Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Apache Pig, AWS, Azure, Cloud computing, Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Data pipelines, Data science techniques, Effective communication skills, GitLab, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Mathematics, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Predictive analytics, Prescriptive Analytics, Python Programming, R Programming, Spark Core, SQL, Statistics

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Vancouver is seeking a junior Data Scientist to join our team, and reporting to the Manager of Data Science & Analytics. The position will be based from our Richmond, British Columbia office; however, a hybrid work style is offered, allowing the candidate to work both virtually and in the office.

The Data Scientist will apply machine learning, statistical, and other analytics techniques to the unique challenges of aviation and aerospace. You will help develop and perfect new capabilities into our applications and pipelines. You will work closely with our customers, developing understanding of their problems, priorities and business needs. You will bring your data science specialty to cross-functional project teams to help launch and maintain leading-edge operational solutions around the world.

In particular, the Data Scientist will fall under the Advanced Technology Development within Boeing’s greater Software Development & Analytics team. Depending on need and fit, this role will support one or more digital aviation services in flight operations, safety and/or prognostics.

Boeing Vancouver houses an eclectic group of passionate data scientists who help customers by making sense out of big, complex systems in the world of aviation. We combine deep scientific thinking, mathematical prowess and analytics technology with creativity and detective work to uncover rare insights hidden within the data. We harness practical knowledge of engineering, business, and aviation to build customer solutions. Together, we deliver the power of understanding to change the world above and on the ground.

Position Responsibilities:

• Determines, defines and deploys predictive/prescriptive analytic solutions to meet business objectives.
• Chooses best fit methods, defines algorithms, validates and deploys models to achieve business results.
• Performs necessary data preparation and enhancements to models.

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• 1+ years’ experience in Data Science
• 1+ years’ experience in Python
• 1+ years’ experience with SQL
• Must have experience in formal collaborative development environment and version control (e.g., Gitlab)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Domain knowledge in the aviation & aerospace industry is an asset
• Expertise in one of the following enabling technologies:
• Cloud technologies (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud, AWS)
• Large-scale data analysis technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Cassandra, Pig, Hive)
• Project management knowledge (PMBOK, Agile, Kanban) is an asset
• Experience in production-quality data and modeling pipeline development
• Experience in production-quality analytics services deployment
• Expertise in prognostics, anomaly detection, or predictive maintenance applications is an asset
• Expertise in applied Natural Language Processing is an asset

Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master, 6 year's related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Canada. The employer is Boeing Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Benefits and pay are determined by Canada and are not on Boeing US-based payroll. This is not an expatriate assignment.

Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.