Senior Data Scientist - MLOps

Company: Naval Nuclear Laboratory
Location: East Pittsburgh
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an experienced Data Scientist with MLOps experience to help operationalize a diverse portfolio of AI/ML tools, and mature the MLOps practices used by the company.



The successful candidate will:
--- Integrate AI/ML models into software applications
--- Deploy and monitor model performance
--- Document designs and configurations for continuity
--- Consult on MLOps best practices and future needs
--- Mentor less experienced staff on best practices





Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill


Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a science related field and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; orMaster's degree from an accredited college or university in a science related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills



--- Programming experience in Python and SQL
--- Experience developing for on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including experience with container build and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes (preferably OpenShift)
--- Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines
--- Experience using, deploying and maintaining large language model and other AI applications
--- Experience developing user interfaces for applications
--- Working knowledge of MLOps and DevSecOps principles, and the relationship between the ML development cycle and software development life cycle
--- Working knowledge of AI/ML use cases, potential risks and mitigations



Compensation and Benefits


Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings program & Captial Accumulation Plan
Personal & Medical Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Work Schedules
Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness Program
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Pay Range


$103,100.00 - $161,100.00 annually
Salary information provided is a general guide line only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations


The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.



All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.



Fluor Marine Propulsion is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Veterans/Disabilities) committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

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