Principal Data Scientist

Job Title:

Principal Data Scientist

Job Location:

Oshkosh, WI or New Hudson, MI
Eligibility/Clearance: US Citizenship required as this supports a
government contract

The Principal Data Scientist serves as the technical authority and strategic lead for enterprise artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives across Oshkosh Corporation. In this role, you will architect cutting-edge AI solutions to optimize smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, aftermarket parts and sales and supply chain operations.

• Define the technical roadmap and architecture for enterprise AI/ML initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with executive leaders across Access, Defense, Fire & Emergency, and Commercial segments to identify high-value analytics opportunities.
• Champion best practices for MLOps, model governance, ethical AI, and scalable data products.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex predictive, prescriptive, and generative AI models.
• Translate complex business challenges into production-ready data science frameworks
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to senior, mid-level, and associate data scientists and machine learning engineers.
• Collaborate closely with data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and software teams to ensure robust model deployment and monitoring.
• Communicate complex analytical concepts and ROI metrics clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience with industrial IoT, telematics, edge AI, or time-series sensor data from heavy machinery, automotive, or aerospace domains.
• Background in computer vision (CV), autonomous vehicle tech, or robotics.
• 8+ years of progressive levels of responsibility in analytics and AI in any business organization.
• Programming:
  Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with R, Scala, or C++ is a plus.
• ML/AI Frameworks:
  Deep experience with Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensor Flow, XGBoost, and Hugging Face.
• Big Data & Cloud:
  Strong hands-on experience with cloud ecosystems (Azure or AWS), Databricks, Snowflake, and Apache Spark.
• MLOps & Dev Ops:
  Demonstrated expertise in Docker, CI/CD pipelines, MLflow, model registry, monitoring, and automated retraining workflows.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks within large enterprise environments.

• Experience working in a portfolio company with multi-business units; preferably a manufacturing company
• Bring domain expertise in Supply chain, Manufacturing or Lifecycle services
• Consulting (nice to have)

• Exceptional problem-solving, strategic thinking, and architectural design skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link algorithmic output to measurable industrial impact
• Fit with Oshkosh culture
• AI and Business savvy person who understands how businesses make money and how AI tools can help businesses solve real business problems
• Strong EQ with the demonstrated ability to relate to both data scientists and business leaders
• A strong listener with strong written, and verbal communication skills
• Change agent who can lead via inspiration and motivation, subject knowledge, and demonstrating a "roll up your sleeves" approach to working

• Bachelor's degree in data science, mathematics, economics, statistics, engineering, or information management
• Advanced Degree (MBA and/or PhD)
• Background in computer vision (CV), autonomous vehicle tech, or robotics.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery frameworks

Arena Technical Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.