Data Scientist

The Aerospace Corporation

Data Scientist for Aerospace Corporation developing machine learning solutions across the space enterprise. Collaborating with engineers and researchers to deliver high-performance software solutions.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeChantilly • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $95,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and executing machine learning and data science experiments, in the domains of natural language processing, computer vision, time series analysis, reinforcement learning, etc.
Evaluating technologies and data science models for use in scalable and resilient mission-critical applications
Collaborating with teams of various sizes to deliver features and products
Presenting written and verbal results to customer stakeholders.
Reinforcing an environment of learning and progress with team members and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university program in Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline, pursuing or conferred within 12-14 months.
Minimum GPA of 3.0
0-1 year of industry work experience
Proficiency in Python
Experience with and understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence, software engineering, and statistics
Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems
Willing to travel [occasionally to work location or customer site/domestically/internationally] approx. 10%.

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

machine learningdata sciencenatural language processingcomputer visiontime series analysisreinforcement learningPythonsoftware engineeringstatisticsUnix/Linux

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationpresentationteamworklearningprogress reinforcement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Data ScienceBachelor’s degree in related discipline