Boeing Australia is hiring an Associate Data Scientist

The Boeing Company is looking for an Associate Data Scientist to join the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) team. In this GenAI-focused role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of advanced AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI models, working closely with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the development and deployment of models.
• Support the design and implementation of pipelines for model fine-tuning and evaluation.
• Help in developing prompt engineering strategies and embedding techniques.
• Contribute to the prototyping of applications that address business challenges.
• Participate in model performance evaluation and assist in bias and fairness assessments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support model inference and monitoring.
• Stay updated on AI, ML, and GenAI trends and tools, and share insights with the team.
• Engage in learning opportunities and mentorship from senior data scientists.

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, or a closely related field.
• 1+ year of experience in data science or machine learning.
• 1+ year of experience programming in Python and familiarity with data engineering workflows like Spark, Airflow, or SQL.
• Familiarity with platform infrastructure experience: Kubernetes, containerization, and Infrastructure as Code capabilities.

Nice to Have

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Experience fine-tuning open-source models and integrating APIs from commercial providers.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in AI ethics and governance in generative models.
• Experience with data engineering tools like SQL or Spark.

Technical Stack

• Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, SQL, Spark, Kubernetes

Team & Environment

You will work closely with senior data scientists and cross-functional teams.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligibility to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid or unpaid time away from work.
• Compensation: USD 105,400 - 142,600 (for Ridley Park, PA; Seattle, WA; Arlington, VA; El Segundo, CA) or USD 98,600 - 133,400 (for Berkeley, MO).

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid work mode and is open to candidates in multiple locations.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.