Hiring: Principal Data Scientist - Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics - Top Secret Company: Northrop Grumman Location: Melbourne, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 05:02:01 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, CI/CD, Docker, Git, Integration Testing, Machine Learning, TestNG About the job Required Skills: •At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. •At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. •The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a •Principal Data Scientist •to support Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our •Melbourne, FL •We are seeking a first-principles thinker and skilled data scientist to solve complex data challenges. This is not a role for operating pre-built tools; this is an opportunity to architect and build the core data logic of our systems. You will be responsible for creating custom, high-performance statistics and machine learning tools from the ground up, making meaning of complex data sets. Your work will involve deep data modeling, abstracting reusable patterns, and writing modular, maintainable code that stands the test of time. •: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site. •The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following: •Collaborate closely with software engineers, analysts, and other data scientists to understand data requirements and deliver robust, integrated solutions. •Architect and develop custom, maintainable data science solutions from the ground up. •Write and maintain tests and documentation for data architecture, workflows, and processes. •Champion software engineering best practices within the data domain, including comprehensive unit/integration testing, CI/CD automation (Git, Docker), and robust documentation. •Tune and optimize complex algorithms within our on-premise infrastructure. •Create and implement cutting‑edge technologies powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Qualifications: •Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineer 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!