Data Scientist

Summary

As a Data Scientist, you will play a critical role in transforming raw, complex data into actionable intelligence. You will bridge the gap between qualitative mission goals and quantitative software solutions, working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to extract insights from diverse data formats. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional who enjoys developing scripts, implementing machine learning techniques, and creating data visualizations that reveal the underlying meaning of large‑scale datasets.

• Develop and implement statistical, machine learning, and heuristic techniques to create descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics
• Develop statistical tests to make data‑driven recommendations and decisions
• Produce data visualizations that provide insight into dataset structure and meaning
• Incorporate SME input into feature vectors suitable for analytic development and testing
• Translate qualitative analysis processes and goals into quantitative formulations coded into software prototypes
• Work with subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify important information in raw data and develop scripts that extract this from various formats (e.g., SQL tables, structured metadata, network logs)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a quantitative discipline (e.g., statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience analyzing datasets and developing analytics, plus one (1) year of experience programming with data analysis software such as R, Python, SAS, or MATLAB
• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

• Experience in software or cloud development
• Experience developing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics

Top Secret with Poly

$125,500 - $197,400

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Some positions will require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission‑obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI‑powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul Mac Cready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Aero Vironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain a clearance is desired.