Data Scientist

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield Company, is seeking a Data Scientist to quickly integrate with existing teams of scientists and engineers on a variety of programs for government customers. This individual will work under the guidance of technical leads on programs to develop AI/ML models and extract maximum value from observations and models of Earth's space environment.

• Develop AI/ML models to predict parameters of interest from remote sensing (ground-based and spaceborne) and in situ observations of the space environment
• Understand characteristics of the space environment and their implications of AI/ML model development in this domain
• Work with teams of scientists, engineers, and program management to develop software tools intended for eventual transition to operations
• Be responsible for software and accompanying technical documentation for program deliverables
• Communicate technical results to internal and external audiences
• Provide inputs on the use of AI/ML models for proposals to new opportunities

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field. BS 0-2 years of experience
• Strong skills in Python-based development
• Experience with using Linux
• Experience with scientific computing and data science libraries in Python (numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, etc.)
• Ability to develop AI/ML models through TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar
• Familiarity with scientific data formats (NetCDF, etc.)
• Understanding of software development best practices
• Willingness to learn concepts in plasma physics, space situational awareness, radio frequency sensing, and beyond
• Strong communication skills

Desired:

• Experience in Docker or similar
• Experience in cloud computing
• Familiarity with signal processing basics, including frequency domain analysis
• Strong background in physics, statistics, and linear algebra

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.