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Northrop Grumman

Principal Data Scientist

San Jose, CA

Research and Sciences

Qualifications:

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

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The Engineering & Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Join a program that has been around for 16 years and under contract to go at least another 9 years. The team is currently completely revamping the architecture and bringing it up to date utilizing modern constructs and tools. You will work closely with our customers and their contractor team to lead an ongoing effort to optimize complex cyber systems. Daily you will face complex technical problems involving telecommunications, network engineering, and large data sets requiring strong statistical and data visualization skills. Solving complex technical problems, including the ability to conduct independent research and develop prototype analytical algorithms is needed. You will be analyzing performance of modern internet applications such as streaming video, VoIP or other internet transmission protocols and providing recommendations for system performance improvements. You will utilize your verbal and written skills to communicate to fellow team members and our customer. New areas of interest include Model Based System Engineering, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Data Scientist based out of San Jose, CA.

A current active Top Secret Clearance is required. Applicants without a clearance may be considered with the understanding that employment will not begin until a TS/SCI clearance is obtained.

CIMS

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-20006668
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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