Mid-Level Data Scientist
Kbr· enterprise· Defense· Sep 16, 2026 · 1mo ago
El Segundo, California
In office
Full-time
Mid
$130K–$171K est.
2+ years exp
Job description
Title:
Mid-Level Data Scientist
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
KBR is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to join the KBR team in support of a Science and Engineering Technical Support contract for the United States Space Force (USSF). This is a full-time position requiring availability for on-site access to the Aerospace complex in El Segundo CA.
The Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO) Space Enterprise Integration Model team is looking for an energetic and innovative Data Scientist to work with Model-based System Engineers to support data analysis, extracting data from models, developing custom scripts, dashboards and visualizations.
The candidate will work side by side with SSC personnel in the performance of engineering-related tasks applying critical thinking concerning solutions to current threat environments for National Security Space (NSS) customers. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The successful candidate must also be clearable to SAP.
Required Qualifications:
• TS/SCI
• Working on-site in El Segundo (no remote)
• 2 years experience
• Scripting in Python and Java to extract elements, connectors, item flows, and metadata
• Navigating object hierarchies, parent-child tree structures, port mappings, and connector endpoints to output tabular data
• Query and extract backend Sparx EA model data using SQL
• Extracting, mapping, and transforming semi-structured object data into tabular formats
• Experience building dashboards/visualizations in tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Automating user interaction with Java Swing dialog to let users select file and export
• Creates new data collection frameworks for structured and unstructured data
• Creates user-friendly reports using various databases and systems
Preferred Qualifications:
• Jython and Groovy scripting
• Experience with MBSE data from tools such as Cameo/No Magic System Modeler/EA or Sparx EA
• Experience building dashboards/visualizations in the Palantir Foundry environment
• Experience working with JIRA/Confluence
• Experience in Space operations/acquisition
• BS in Data Science
Location : On-site
Travel Requirements : Minimal
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Basic Compensation: $135-150k
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let s shape the future together.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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