Title:
Mid-Level Data Scientist
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Job Title: Data Scientist
Summary:
KBR is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to join the KBR team in support of a Science and Engineering Technical Support contract for the United States Space Force (USSF). This is a full-time position requiring availability for on-site access to the Aerospace complex in El Segundo CA.
The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) Space Enterprise Integration Model team is looking for an energetic and innovative Data Scientist to work with Model-based System Engineers to support data analysis, extracting data from models, developing custom scripts, dashboards and visualizations.
The candidate will work side by side with SSC personnel in the performance of engineering-related tasks applying critical thinking concerning solutions to current threat environments for National Security Space (NSS) customers. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate must also be clearable to SAP.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to work onsite in El Segundo (no remote)
- 2+ years experience
- Scripting experience in Python and Java to extract elements, connectors, item flows, and metadata
- Experience navigating object hierarchies, parent-child tree structures, port mappings, and connector endpoints to output tabular data
- Proficiency with query and extracting backend Sparx EA model data using SQL
- Experience extracting, mapping, and transforming semi-structured object data into tabular formats
- Experience building dashboards/visualizations in tools such as Power BI or Tableau
- Experience automating user interaction with Java Swing dialog to let users select file and export
- Experience creating new data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data
- Experience creating user-friendly reports using various databases and systems
- An active TS/SCI clearance is required; with the ability to obtain SAP
Preferred Qualifications:
- BS in Data Science
- Jython and Groovy scripting
- Experience with MBSE data from tools such as Cameo/No Magic System Modeler/EA or Sparx EA
- Experience building dashboards/visualizations in the Palantir Foundry environment
- Experience working with JIRA/Confluence
- Experience in Space operations/acquisition
Location: On-site
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation:
For CA only, the approximate salary range is $135-150k annually.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
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