Data Scientist

For more than 30 years, ERC has been delivering the advantage needed to solve our customers’ and the nation’s toughest challenges.  ERC is a trusted partner to the Defense and Space communities.  We provide the advanced engineering, innovative technology, and subject-matter expertise to deliver the mission results our customers need to keep the nation safe and secure.  Our unique solutions enhance readiness, optimize performance, and help ensure success in the air, on the ground and in space. 

An essential part of our success is our corporate culture built on respect, empowerment, and collaboration. Our culture elevates our people, ensuring they provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing. We believe that are our people are our best asset and human connection our greatest strength.

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Your role:

In your role as a Data Scientist, you will use statistical techniques to plan tests and analyze and interpret data. Data Scientists are expected to use statistical techniques to help test teams make better decisions and improve their operations.

What you’ll do all day:

• BWork directly with test team and data engineers to develop tests and gather test insights using statistical methods and techniques.
• Use data science tools to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality.
• Responsible for planning tests to meet statistical requirements, developing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) pipelines for data, and performing statistical analysis of test data
• Responsible for leading the development of statistically valid test procedures, data collection, and analysis efforts in support of Army modernization priorities to include rotary and fixed-wing flight test, distributed Live, Virtual, and Constructive testing, missile flight test, and sensor testing
• May be required to attain a Class III flight physical to support experimental flight test in rotary wing and fixed wing flight test, as well as attain explosive handling certification in support of missile flight test requirements.

You will love this job if you:

• Are a self-starter and require little oversight to complete given tasks?
• Enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
• Love working with diverse groups of individuals, including engineers and technicians.
• Are good at communicating with people.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Enjoy multitasking.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or similar field. 
• Deep knowledge of common programming languages (Python, R, Julia), data science packages and frameworks (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, tidyr, tidyverse).
• Background working with common data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.) and data visualization packages (Matplotlib, ggplot2, etc.) 
• Working Knowledge of data pipeline and ETL tools (Apache Airflow, Databricks, Apache NiFi, Azure Data Factory, etc.)
• Understanding of statistics and probability (Probability distributions, Bayesian and frequentist statistics, etc.)
• Knowledge of common data database technologies (SQL and NoSQL databases, data lakes, data mesh, and data fabric).
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and effectively communicate the findings of data analysis to customers, RTC leadership, and outside stakeholders. 
• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants) 

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Professional development allotment.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages.
• 401K with employer matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) along with federally recognized holiday schedule.