Hiring: Data Scientist - Active Secret Clearance Required Company: Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) Location: Edwards, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:29:38 Employment Type: Contract / Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Data Mesh, Data Warehouse, Deep Learning, ETL, Git, Julia, Jupyter, MATLAB, MLOps, MLflow, Machine Learning, Matplotlib, NumPy, Pandas, Parquet, Plotly, PyTorch, Python, R, SQL, Secret Clearance, Simulink, Systems Engineering, TensorFlow, scikit-learn About the job Experience: •Minimum of 3-5 years of professional data-science experience, including demonstrable flight-test data analysis experience. •Prior experience at AFTC, USAF Test Pilot School (TPS), TRMC, AFRL, DARPA, or an OEM flight-test organization. •Operational familiarity with VAULTIS-compliant data products or DAF Data Mesh Environment integration. •Publication record in flight-test T&E, AI evaluation, or related peer-reviewed venues. •Operational familiarity with VAULTIS / DAF Data Mesh Environment data-product concepts. Required Skills: •Deep knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning, and modern data-science techniques; such as regression, classification, clustering, deep learning, time-series analysis, and uncertainty quantification; as applied to research and development, engineering, and flight test data. •Knowledge of flight test methodologies, including test-plan development, test-point matrix construction, telemetry acquisition, post-flight reconstruction, and safety-of-flight considerations. •Operational familiarity with AI/autonomy T&E challenges, including verification and validation (V&V) of nondeterministic systems, human-agent trust calibration, demonstration of operational AI systems, and multi-agent scenarios. Familiarity with recent X-62 flight test campaigns (e.g., HAVE HEAT, DARPA ACE, HAVE HOLIDAYS) is a plus. •Operational familiarity with the DAF Data Strategy (VAULTIS, DME, Domain Principals), the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) data work roles and KSATs, and applicable AFTC and AFMC data governance. •Knowledge of applicable federal and DoD policies governing controlled unclassified information (CUI), classified test data, intellectual property, and OEM data-rights posture (IAW DoW IP Guide). •Proficiency with Python (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and at least one additional statistical/scientific computing environment (R, MATLAB, Julia). •Skill in translating ambiguous or evolving flight-test objectives into rigorous, quantifiable analysis plans and executable pipelines. •Collaboration/Teamwork: Engages others across roles through communication and mutual respect, shares insights, enabling effective teamwork to ensure collective success. (teamwork) Qualifications: •M.S. in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Aerospace or Systems Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline (B.S. plus eight additional years of qualifying experience may substitute). •This position will require up to 40% to Edwards AFB, CA. •Active Secret clearance is required •Demonstrated capacity to qualify for and maintain TS/SCI clearance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!