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Senior Data Scientist - ML Engineer-AI Assurance
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Richland or Seattle, WA
SessionJob Postings
DescriptionPNNL is seeking a Senior Data Scientist - ML Engineer-AI Assurance who has deep experience refactoring and modularizing research code for maintainability, extensibility, and reusability. The selected candidate must be able to collaborate effectively across research and engineering teams to align research goals with deployment requirements, and to develop packages, APIs, and interfaces that enable straightforward integration into mission-relevant environments. They should be fluent in Python and modern ML frameworks, and comfortable working with unstructured, experimental code.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead refactors, modularization, and optimization of research code for maintainability and scalability
Drive collaboration with researchers to understand algorithmic intent and with engineers to ensure integration into broader systems
Mentor junior staff on best practices to integrate research into broader systems
Design and develop tools and APIs to enable integrations into mission-relevant environments and workflows
Write clear, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
Conduct work in secure environments and execute work from an operational security perspective
This position is based in either Richland, WA or Seattle, WA and requires an onsite presence.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead refactors, modularization, and optimization of research code for maintainability and scalability
Drive collaboration with researchers to understand algorithmic intent and with engineers to ensure integration into broader systems
Mentor junior staff on best practices to integrate research into broader systems
Design and develop tools and APIs to enable integrations into mission-relevant environments and workflows
Write clear, well-documented code and participate in code reviews
Conduct work in secure environments and execute work from an operational security perspective
This position is based in either Richland, WA or Seattle, WA and requires an onsite presence.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
MS/MA and 3+ years of relevant work experience -OR-
PhD with 1+ year of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields
Experience in research engineering, ML engineering, AI systems integration, or applied data science
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face)
Comfort navigating research codebases (Jupyter notebooks, unstructured scripts) and translating them into production-ready components
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
SCI Clearance
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not applicable.
Additional Information
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
A security clearance background investigation includes review of your employment, education, financial, and criminal history, as well as interviews with you and your personal references, neighbors, and co-workers to determine trustworthiness, reliability, and loyalty to the United States. The investigation also examines your foreign connections, drug and alcohol use, foreign influence, and overall conduct.
Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the applicant selected for hire is subject to pre-employment drug testing, and post-employment random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy if non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months cannot be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
Company DescriptionPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
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Event Type
Job Posting
TimeMonday, 17 November 20254:41pm - 4:41pm CST
LocationHall 6
United States of America
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
In-person
Full Time
Permanent