Principal/ Sr Principal Data Scientist

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.

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 Defense Systems is searching for Data Scientists (multiple positions) to join the Command and Control, Communication and Computer Missile Defense (C4MD) Business Unit in support of our programs, in Huntsville, AL. This position is capable of placing candidates anywhere within C4MD, MRPS, any programs like IBCS, Wisla, SHORAD, and/or IRADs.

This requisition may be filled at Principal or Sr Principal Software Engineer level:

• Principal Data Scientist - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD)
• Sr Principal Data Scientist - Bachelor's degree in STEM (and 9 years of relevant experience, or Masters and 7 years, or PhD and 4 years)

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance is required
• Working experience with Python packages such as pandas, numpy, plotly, and sci-kit learn
• Experience with collaborating in or using source code control environment (such as GitHub)
• Understanding of all phases of software development, and practical experience in an Agile / Dev*Ops environment 
• 5 Years Team Lead experience
• Skill with data visualization using tools like matplotlib, tableaux, or powerBI
• Statistical Modeling techniques such as Markov Chain Monte Carlo, Queueing, and Regression
• SQL querying and database maintenance
• Experience creating and delivering presentations to USG customer
• Agile experience

For all positions: Following are good to have, but are not required:

• Security+ certification
• Experience testing SW for performance and functionality based on requirement specification and ability to identify and document exact sequence of activities desired
• Experience with automated testing
• Experience developing Eggplant software or Squish/ Froglogic.
• OpenGL and Front end experience
• OSGi services experience
• Experience in Air & Missile Defense Command and Control programs such as PATRIOT, SENTINEL, C2BMC or THAAD or any sensor/weapon system, Link 16 experience
• Python
• R (Language)
• Julia (Language)
• SQL
• NoSQL
• MongoDB
• Elasticsearch
• Web Scraping
• REST API
• Git / Version control
• AI/ML
• Tensorflow
• PyTorch
• Numerical Computing / Optimization
• Scrum Master experience
• Dev Ops experience

Salary Range: $104,700 USD - $157,100 USD

Salary Range 2: $129,800 USD - $194,800 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.