Senior Data Scientist, Slingshot Aerospace

• Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance
• Advanced degree (Ph.D. or MS plus 2 years experience) with graduate degree in mathematics, data science, physics, or other related quantitative discipline
• Conducted quantitative research with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: (a) simulation modeling and analysis, (b) reinforcement learning, (c) agent-based modeling, prediction, and insights, or (d) stochastic data set construction
• Demonstrated proficiency in algorithm development and implementation in one or more formal programming language(s) (e.g. Julia, Python, java/kotlin, C/C++)
• Expert-level understanding of machine learning and deep learning
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced, evolving operational environment that spans military, government, and industry partners
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

• In this role, you will be a member of the Data Science team, which is rooted within the larger science organization at Slingshot. You will contribute directly to Slingshot’s vision to accelerate space sustainability to create a safer, more connected world
• Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose. The core competencies we will be looking to identify include intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance orientation, and industry expertise
• Develop machine learning approaches, algorithms, prototypes, and models that lend insights into key business arenas and future opportunities
• Spearhead cutting edge AI initiatives with LLMs, agentic systems, and automated and reasoning agents
• Envision and develop simulation environments to support agent training and learning
• Participate in a matrixed team of AI and data scientists, astrodynamics scientists, and engineers
• Identify and develop predictive algorithms, research, insights, and data science products
• Participate in a strong data science team culture
• Identify and develop data science product development, business concepts, and outreach activities
• Author thought leading publications to advance technology for space security, safety, and sustainability
• Collaborative work to deliver data science modeling insights as publications, papers, internal communications, and IP patents
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)