Principal Data Scientist​/Sr. Principal Data Scientist - R10213215

Role Summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Data Scientist / Sr. Principal Data Scientist for its Model Based Test & Evaluation (MBTE) team. The position is located in Melbourne, Florida and requires a final adjudicated government Secret clearance. Travel is required at approximately 10% of the time and no telecommute or remote work options are available.

• Develop and implement a Digital Engineering strategy that uses Digital Twin technologies for validating software and hardware modifications, test regression, and airworthiness verification tests.
• Identify and solve complex problems to showcase high‑fidelity, multi‑level vehicle performance virtually.
• Collaborate regularly with Program Management, external suppliers, and government customers.
• Leverage technical expertise to address complex integration challenges.

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 3 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in model uncertainty analysis, error modeling, and/or error propagation.
• Proficiency in statistical software.

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 6 years of relevant experience; or PhD with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance within a reasonable period of time.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in model uncertainty analysis, error modeling, and/or error propagation.
• Proficiency in statistical software.

• Knowledgeable in Python or MATLAB.
• Practical experience with Modern C++ in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and design optimization techniques.
• Published work on advanced algorithms or mathematics.
• Active Top‑Secret clearance.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance type:
Secret. The role is contingent on program funding; start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.