Experienced Data Scientist

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About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is hiring an Experienced Data Scientist for a Proprietary Program in Saint Louis, MO. We seek passionate, curious, and talented data scientists who want their job to have real-world impacts by solving complex, challenging, and meaningful data science problems. As an experienced/lead data scientist, you will play a crucial role in designing and leveraging digital data solutions in a distributed data system to maximize production and weapon system operational effectiveness. This position is onsite at the Hazelwood, MO campus. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time domestically depending on business needs.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active. To be considered, you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define data requirements, data collection methods, and data quality standards.
• Build systems that enable conducting data analysis and exploration to identify patterns, trends, and insights that drive decision-making.
• Implement and deploy machine learning models, working closely with software engineering teams to integrate into customer environments.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to understand engineering domain knowledge and incorporate it into data analysis and modeling efforts.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing models and algorithms to enhance their accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies throughout the data analysis lifecycle.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, and aerospace technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders through clear and concise reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior data scientists.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 5+ years of professional experience in data science, artificial intelligence, or machine learning.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following: Python, Julia, R, C, C++, C#, Java.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects.
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-U.S. equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
• 3+ years of experience in natural language processing.
• 3+ years of experience in SQL or NoSQL Database Languages.
• Proficient with data visualization tools.
• Proficient in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Experience with generative AI models, including LLMs, for building knowledge-driven solutions.
• Experience integrating models into customer environments, both on-prem and in cloud environments.
• Experience working in an agile software development team.
• Experience with MLOps and MLOps tool stack such as ClearML or MLFlow.
• Experience working in cloud computing environments such as Azure and AWS.

Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include:

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans with Boeing matching contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match: Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted for purposes of determining the Company Match.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

Pay

Summary pay range: $128,350 - $173,650. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026.