Senior Data Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

Senior Data Scientist at Aerospace Corporation transforming business challenges into analytical solutions. Collaborating on sophisticated models for national defense and civil space sectors.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeColorado Springs • California, Colorado, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $117,300 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising, prototyping, and integrating data science and AI technologies.
Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with key stakeholders
Working on teams spanning various disciplines, experience levels, and organizational boundaries.
Spearheading cutting-edge applied research and development efforts
Helping to shape AI strategy, roadmaps, research priorities, and investment decisions
Evaluating technologies and data science models for use in scalable and resilient mission-critical applications
Building and leading innovative teams to develop ML algorithms and application prototypes
Presenting written and verbal results to customer stakeholders and the larger aerospace community
Reinforcing an environment of learning and progress with team members and colleagues
Mentoring team members
Committing to ongoing learning
Developing a deep understanding of government systems and government missions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in STEM or a technical field
6 or more years of professional experience as a data scientist, machine learning engineer, or AI/ML researcher in any domain
Demonstrated ability with applied AI to Defense or Intelligence Community domains
Software development skills including familiarity with machine learning and deep learning libraries in Python
Demonstrated ability in software engineering concepts (algorithms, data structures, DevOps, version control, coding standards, etc.)
Experience with and understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence, software engineering, and statistics
Proven track record of taking initiative and successfully completing tasks, leading complex technical projects, and collaborating effectively.
This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
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
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

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Hard Skills & Tools

data sciencemachine learningartificial intelligencePythondeep learningsoftware engineeringalgorithmsdata structuresDevOpsstatistics

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationinitiativecommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamworkstrategic thinkingcommitment to learning

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreesecurity clearance