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Data Scientist III - General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
Data Scientist
Senior data scientist role developing advanced analytics, machine‑learning models, and data pipelines for defense and intelligence missions using Python, statistical methods, and cloud services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy machine‑learning models and advanced analytics solutions for high‑stakes defense and intelligence applications.
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS).
- Perform statistical analysis, feature engineering, and model validation to ensure robustness in data‑rich, mission‑critical environments.
- Collaborate with software engineers, domain experts, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable data products.
- Create clear visualizations and technical documentation to communicate findings and support decision‑making.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in data science, including hands‑on work with Python, machine‑learning libraries (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), and statistical modeling.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience building data pipelines on AWS services such as S3, Lambda, and SageMaker.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of delivering production‑grade models in complex, high‑consequence settings.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Skills
pythonmachine learningsqlaws