Data Scientist - Fairfax - Trident Systems

Description

Position Title: Data Scientist
Requisition ID: 1704
Position Location: Fairfax, VA
Position Reports To: Associate Data Science Manager
Supervises Others: No

Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of aerospace and defense electronics & processing systems including digital RF & Optical command and control solutions and atmospheric & airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) and Optical Precision Systems (OPS), develop within the agile framework which enables us to produce proven, purpose-built systems that solve our customers' mission critical challenges across space, air, land, and sea.

Trident's Integrated C4ISR Systems (ICS) specializes in products and services which improve the safety and survivability of our armed forces. We develop solutions for a wide range of demanding missions and environments, including tactical communications systems for multi-national interoperability, autonomous predictive maintenance and logistics solutions, and scalable, responsive, all-domain surveillance systems. Trident's integrated systems support the protection of the National Capital Region and various military installations both domestic and abroad. We can deliver innovative, high-performance solutions that meet our customers' evolving requirements by integrating our specialized knowledge in electronic systems with appropriately scaled development methodologies.

Position Summary

This position will be part of the Predictive Maintenance and Logistics Team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) customers on projects that leverage advanced technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence (ML/AI), and cloud infrastructure. The Data Scientist II will contribute to the development, evaluation, and deployment of data-driven models focused on time-series telemetry and operational system data.

The role emphasizes hands-on Python development using modern machine learning frameworks, working with real-world sensor and telemetry data to build models that support health monitoring, anomaly detection, forecasting, and decision support. The Data Scientist II will collaborate closely with engineers, data visualization specialists, and program leadership to transition analytical solutions from research into operational environments. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate machine learning models using Python to analyze time-series and telemetry data.
• Perform data exploration, feature engineering, and preprocessing on structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Develop Physics-informed models based on the known relationships of signals for systems with low historical data available.
• Implement algorithms for anomaly detection, predictive modeling, and trend analysis in operational data.
• Support model validation, performance evaluation, and documentation.
• Contribute to the deployment of models into production and embedded environments in coordination with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with data visualization and software teams to integrate model outputs into dashboards and decision-support tools.
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay current with emerging machine learning techniques and apply best practices to ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field with 0 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree).
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis and machine learning.
• Experience with common machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar).
• Familiarity with time-series data, telemetry, or sensor-based datasets.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools such as NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal form.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying machine learning to predictive maintenance, health monitoring, or operational analytics on time-series data systems.
• Exposure to model deployment concepts (e.g., batch pipelines, APIs, or edge/embedded environments).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms or big data environments.
• Experience working in a government or DoD context.
• Familiarity with the relationship between engine signals and performance.
• Knowledge of version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to:

• Health benefits
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life with AD&D
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Ancillary (Voluntary life with AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital, and pet)
• Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCFSA)
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401(k) (including automatic company contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Leaves (Parental, pregnancy, and military)
• Potential annual bonus

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Systems is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

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