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The Aerospace Corporation

Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation
El Segundo, CA $70k - $105k/yr Full time Posted 10d ago
Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Data Pipeline Data Processing Data Science Engineer Machine Learning Machine Learning Engineer Multimodal Learning Reinforcement Learning
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Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Data Scientist / Machine Learning Engineer to develop and evaluate AI and ML capabilities that address aerospace and national security mission-relevant problems. This role focuses on advancing model performance and transitioning successful technologies to program customers, with work conducted 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

What you’ll do

  • Develop and evaluate advanced AI/ML algorithms for mission needs.
  • Design and implement reinforcement learning (RL) solutions for decision making, autonomy, planning, optimization, and control.
  • Apply deep learning, computer vision, foundation models, generative AI, and multimodal learning to mission-relevant problems.
  • Build data processing, model training, inference, and evaluation pipelines.
  • Design experiments to assess performance, robustness, generalization, and failure modes of AI/ML systems.
  • Support projects for primary customers from USSF, NRO, and IRAD through program office efforts.
  • Focus on developing and advancing AI/ML models and transitioning successful capabilities to customers.

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related STEM majors.
  • 0-1 years or more of experience in AI/ML, data science, and related work.
  • Proven ability in AI/ML statistical analysis, data science, and modeling.
  • Demonstrated programming experience in Python, with proven ability in ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
  • Working knowledge of Reinforcement Learning concepts and algorithms.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time for customer meetings and technical collaboration.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

Technologies

  • Python
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Reinforcement Learning (RL)
  • Computer vision
  • Foundation models
  • Generative AI
  • Multimodal learning

What you can expect

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
  • 401(k) Plan: total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service, with matching contributions; immediately eligible and vested upon hire.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Professional growth and development programs.
  • Education assistance programs.
  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

Skills that support success

  • Work well in a team environment and contribute to research initiatives and proposals.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.

How you can stand out

  • Advanced degree in Data Science, computer vision, or related fields.
  • Exposure developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models.
  • Strong research record with publications in top-tier conferences such as CVPR and NeurIPS.
  • Experience deploying and optimizing ML models for cloud, HPC, and edge-computing environments.
  • Experience developing simulation-based AI/ML solutions.

Location: El Segundo, CA (onsite)
Salary: USD 70,000 - 105,000 per year
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM major

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