Staff Computational Data Scientist

General Manufacturing(2 months ago)

Virginia, Fairfax, VA, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$188,200 - $282,200Research & Development

About this role

An experienced Computational Scientist role at Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Fairfax, VA, focused on AI/ML and computational science for free space optical communications. The position supports mission-driven projects that address atmospheric effects on FSOC and works closely with multidisciplinary engineering and science teams. The role requires an advanced degree and extensive experience in computational methods and high-performance computing.

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Required Skills

Machine Learning
Deep Learning
High Performance Computing
CUDA
Python
C++
TensorFlow
PyTorch
Data Pipelines
Numerical Analysis

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Qualifications

PhD in Physical or Computational Science
Top Secret (TS/SCI) Clearance with Polygraph
US Citizenship

About General Manufacturing

northropgrumman.com

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.

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