Job Location: El Segundo, CA
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
At Aerospace, we are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace for all employees to share in our common passion and aspiration – to carry out a mission much bigger than ourselves.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department is seeking a creative and enthusiastic entry level Master’s degreed Data Scientist to join a diverse team of engineers/data scientists/programmers with a passion for machine learning, data analytics, natural language processing, statistical analysis, and computer vision. We are a growing, innovative, collaborative department that makes meaningful contributions to national security space and civil and commercial customers. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, takes initiative, has expertise in one or more of the department’s core technical focus areas, is focused on development using cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, and is comfortable juggling a variety of projects spanning internally funded R&D to direct customer support for mission-critical space systems.
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Department is seeking a creative and enthusiastic entry level Master’s degreed Data Scientist to join a diverse team of engineers/data scientists/programmers with a passion for machine learning, data analytics, natural language processing, statistical analysis, and computer vision. We are a growing, innovative, collaborative department that makes meaningful contributions to national security space and civil and commercial customers. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, takes initiative, has expertise in one or more of the department’s core technical focus areas, is focused on development using cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, and is comfortable juggling a variety of projects spanning internally funded R&D to direct customer support for mission-critical space systems.
KEY FUNCTIONS
- Apply machine learning and/or statistical techniques to time series classification and telemetry anomaly detection problems
- Create, develop, and/or apply existing tools and techniques to conduct data analytics; gather, curate, analyze, and extract meaning from large, complex, diverse data sources
- Develop data infrastructures, prototypes and proof-of-concept software/systems for distributed, mission-critical systems
- Apply engineering techniques, procedures and criteria in software/system development and design
- Evaluate and present project results and recommend best path forward to senior members of the team and customers
- Multi-task in a fast-paced, feature-driven environment with small teams that deliver products to government customers
- Scope requirements, define and execute tasks, and deliver insightful analyses for vaguely defined customer problems
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field from a recognized institution
- Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Python, R, Matlab, C++, Java, Julia
- Prior Aerospace Internship
- Experience in implementing and applying machine learning, statistics, and data analytics
- Technical responsibility in one or more software development, computer engineering, or data science projects
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Strong programming skills utilizing Scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib and/or OpenCV libraries
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Experience working with Unix/Linux operating systems
- Experience in Natural Language Processing, text analytics, and information extraction
- Experience in Deep Learning
- Experience with data visualization tools
- Experience implementing real-time machine learning and data mining algorithms in large-scale environments
- Familiarity with big data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, etc.)
- Experience in image/signal processing, statistics, data mining and predictive modeling
- Experience in SQL, NoSQL and other database languages
- Experience in collecting data from/exposing data to various data sources and services (API, XML, JSON, etc.)
- Experience with Bayesian methods, tree-based learners, SVM, time series modeling, dimensionality reduction, and clustering algorithms
- Demonstrated data-driven problem solver
- Demonstrated willingness to both teach others and ability to quickly pick up new languages/tools/platforms
- Participation in extracurricular activities related to data science (e.g. Kaggle competitions)
Transcripts Required for this position
Grade-Based Pay Range
(Min – Mid – Max)
$100,000 – $110,000 – $120,000
Ways We Reward Our Employees
During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
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Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
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Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
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Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
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401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
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Flexible spending accounts
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Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
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Relocation assistance
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Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
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Education assistance programs
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An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
We are all unique, from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at
ieo.mailbox@aero.org
. You can also review
The Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
and
the supplement
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Pay Transparency Policy Statement
.
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