Sr. Principal Data Scientist Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an experienced,  Senior Principal Data Scientist  to support our Product Support Analytics and Innovation team onsite in Rancho Bernardo, California.

This position is required full-time, in-office. Hybrid scheduling (time split between in-office and work-from-home) may become available depending on future project needs.

We are seeking a first-principles thinker and skilled data scientist to solve complex data challenges. this is an opportunity to architect and build the core data logic of our systems. You will be responsible for creating custom, high-performance statistics and machine learning tools from the ground up, making meaning of complex data sets. Your work will involve deep data modeling, abstracting reusable patterns, and writing modular, maintainable code that stands the test of time.

Collaborate closely with software engineers, analysts, and other data scientists to understand data requirements and deliver robust, integrated solutions.
Architect and develop custom, maintainable data science solutions from the ground up.
Write and maintain tests and documentation for data architecture, workflows, and processes.
Champion software engineering best practices within the data domain, including comprehensive unit/integration testing, CI/CD automation (Git, Docker), and robust documentation.
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.

Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related field, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, OR Master of Science degree in relevant fields with 6 years of relevant experience, OR PhD/Doctorate degree in relevant fields with 4 years of relevant experience.
Deep understanding of Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Recent professional experience in software development and/or data engineering.
Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (e.g., Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Top Secret clearance, and any program access (es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Master’s degree or higher, in Data Science or related discipline.
~7 years of experience in software development.
~ Experience with C/C++.
~ Experience with machine learning pipelines and data science workflows.
~ Familiarity with SQL Alchemy, Numpy, Pandas, SKLearn, PyTorch.
~ Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex data queries and workflows.
~ Familiarity with big data concepts, machine learning pipelines, and MLOps.
~ Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize across the entire data stack.
~ Current, Active, DoD Top Secret clearance.


We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.
Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
The 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. 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. 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.