SDS Sr Principal Data Scientist - 16139
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description 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.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Sr Principal Data Scientist. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the SDS Division.
In this role, you will be instrumental in managing, engineering, and analyzing diverse data sets across various business areas. Our team is dedicated to developing a culture of data-driven decision-making and creating business value by utilizing data analytics techniques. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to identify, develop, and deploy data solutions that align with our strategic objectives.
The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, a self-starter, and capable of challenging the status quo while driving innovation in data engineering solutions. This position provides the chance to apply your expertise in data engineering to projects with significant impact. Responsibilities will include:
-Lead the design and construction of scalable data pipelines to integrate various data sources within the defense sector.
-Develop and optimize data models and database management systems, working independently and mentoring junior engineers.
-Implement and enhance ETL processes and data warehousing solutions to ensure efficient data flow and storage.
-Apply advanced analytics and machine learning techniques for system modeling and predictive maintenance projects.
-Maintain and improve DevOps practices, including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration/deployment for data workflows.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, translate them into data-driven solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
-Ensure adherence to data security protocols and compliance with industry regulations, demonstrating expertise in best practices.
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-Engage in continuous learning to stay at the forefront of data engineering trends and technologies.
Position Benefits:
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role does not offer relocation assistance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree with at least 8 years of experience OR Master's degree with at least 6 years of experience or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience in designing, building, optimizing and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure with tools such as (Apache Airflow, Prefect, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory).
• Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing; experience with querying and optimizing large datasets with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, or MongoDB).
• Hands-on experience building end-to-end Bayesian predictive models, including feature engineering, model selection, training/testing, evaluation, and deployment into production environments.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical details with non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with cloud services like AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Lambda), Azure (e.g., Synapse, Data Lake), or GCP (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow).
• Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins).
• Knowledge of real-time data streaming tools such as Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Google Pub/Sub.
• Understanding of distributed data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Databricks or Palantir
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Primary Level Salary Range: $130,500.00 - $195,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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
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