Sr. Principal Data Scientist

Sr. Principal Data Scientist level 4 applies reliability, statistics, and data science expertise to solid rocket motor hardware design, production, test, and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with systems and design engineering to develop failure modes and effects
• Create data to support estimated variability and probabilities of failure for components
• Model and analyze reliability for the full system
• Partner with process and quality to estimate manufacturing variability, capabilities, inspection approaches, and statistical process controls
• Support manufacturing defect reduction and improvement initiatives
• Develop models and maintain data for material properties used in design from characterization and acceptance testing
• Design, analyze, and interpret data from performance tests on solid rocket motor systems
• Develop models and databases; produce annual reports tracking aging trends, service life estimates, and sustainment needs for fielded hardware
• Develop and use predictive cost models for products and programs
• Develop technology roadmaps and support development of new tools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education and experience combination:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or other quantitative field with 8 years of professional experience, or
  • Master’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or other quantitative field with 6 years of professional experience, or
  • PhD with 4 years of professional experience
• Current, active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application
• Basic knowledge of solid rocket motor components, functions, and manufacturing processes (other practical experience with complex systems may be considered)
• Knowledge of systems reliability and probabilistic and Bayesian uncertainty quantification statistical methods
• Experience with Rstudio, Statistica, or similar statistics software
• Ability to learn how to apply statistics and data science in novel applications
• Excellent teamwork skills working with cross-functional teams in highly interdependent environments
• Strong organization, time management, and communication skills
• Entrepreneurial drive to proactively identify opportunities and develop solutions
• Desire to work with hardware and support a production environment

Technologies

• Rstudio
• Statistica

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Depending on position: eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses
• Vice President or Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives

Clearance and Travel

• Clearance required for start: Yes
• Clearance type: Secret
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Schedule and Work Location

• Location: Magna, UT (onsite)
• Schedule: 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off

Relocation

• Relocation assistance may be available

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual-degree, MS degree, or other advanced training and certification preferred

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 135,000 - 202,600 per year
• Primary level salary range: $135,000.00 - $202,600.00

Application Details

• Application period: Estimated 20 days from the job posting date