Job Overview
Location
United States-Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Science
Date Posted
May 5, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Sr. Principal Data Scientist - Machine Learning Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will serve as a technical force multiplier within the Insights & Intelligence (i2) organization, embedding trusted AI and data insights into critical business decisions that impact national security and technological advancement.
- • Day to day, you will work directly with stakeholders including engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts to scope complex problems, build production-grade ML/AI applications using tools like Streamlit and Gradio, develop cloud-based infrastructure on AWS and Databricks, and implement MLOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- • You will join a high-autonomy team that operates at the intersection of data science and software engineering, collaborating closely with business leaders to transform ambiguous challenges into scalable, production-ready analytics solutions while valuing intellectual curiosity, speed, and the ability to toggle between rapid prototyping and engineered robustness.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in MLOps, cloud architecture, and full-stack data application development while contributing to mission-critical systems that drive enterprise-wide decision making, with opportunities to lead technical initiatives and influence best practices across the organization.
🎯 Requirements
- • Must have a PhD with 4 years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree with 6 years OR a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant professional experience
- • Strong proficiency with Python, SQL, and Git
- • Experience with rapid application development frameworks (e.g., Streamlit, Gradio, Starlette, Next.js)
- • Knowledge of DevOps or MLOps concepts and their application in data science workflows
- • Strong understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker, Podman)
- • Ability to work collaboratively with data teams and excellent communication skills for engaging non-technical stakeholders
🏖️ Benefits
- • Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance
- • Savings plan (e.g., 401(k) with company match)
- • Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
- • Hybrid/remote work arrangement with 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
- • 10% travel expectation for occasional in-person collaboration
- • Relocation assistance not available; U.S. citizenship required for clearance-eligible positions
Skills & Technologies
About Northrop Grumman Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global aerospace, defense, and technology company headquartered in Virginia. It designs, develops, and manufactures advanced military aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and autonomous systems for government and commercial customers. Key products include the B-21 Raider bomber, Global Hawk UAVs, satellite constellations, missile defense systems, and secure communications networks. The company operates through Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems, and Space Systems segments, employing approximately 90,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1939, it continues to support U.S. and allied national security missions through innovation in defense technologies and engineering services.
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