Data Scientist, Mid Career
Job Location:
West Mifflin, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust Empowerment and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nations naval nuclear reactors and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navys submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!
The Digital Strategic Development unit is seeking a highly motivated Data Scientist to join the Digital Strategic Development team. This team is responsible for leading the development and deployment of innovative solutions for existing and future instrumentation and control (I&C) systems on US Navy aircraft carriers and submarines. Specific areas of interest include incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning model-based engineering and automation into existing processes.
The successful candidate will work with multi-disciplined teams to:
- Partner with stakeholders to identify scope prioritize and implement high-impact use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools to accelerate and improve development of I&C systems.
- Collaborate on processes guidelines and polices for safe and effective use of LLMs in safety-critical hardware and software developments.
- Analyze data sets to generate actionable insights for improving tools processes and systems.
- Integrate AI/ML models into software applications and processes
- Consult on AI/ML use case best practices and future needs
- Prepare justifications specifications and plans to support project execution including procurement activities
- Develop and apply new analysis methods technologies and/or concepts
- Provide technical leadership and assume the coordination responsibilities for assigned technical projects or programs
- Provide leadership as a recognized data science expert in technical program areas and on standing technical committees
Programming experience in Python and/or C
Experience developing on-premises including experience with container building and orchestration using Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
Experience with agentic LLM frameworks and MCP servers for integrating AI agents.
Experience applying AI/ML capabilities to improve existing processes weighing potential risks and mitigations
Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Experience using deploying and maintaining large language models and other AI applications
Experience developing user interfaces for applications
Working knowledge of DevSecOps principles
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles with a preference to applying cybersecurity to AI/ML
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated cross organizational leadership experience
Experience with technical writing
- Health Dental Vision & Voluntary Benefits
- Disability Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
- Personal & Medical Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
- Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness Program
- Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!
Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.
The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC (FMP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory Kenneth A. Kesselring Site and Naval Reactors Facility and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology provided technical support and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nations submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers scientists technicians and support personnel.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore FMP is required to test for marijuana.
Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin disability veteran status genetic information or any other criteria protected by federal state or local law.
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