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Job Description Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Position Title:

Data Scientist - Mid (Sensor Technician) What Impact You'll Have GRVTY is seeking a Data Scientist - Sensor Systems Technician and Integration Engineer to support the installation, operation, and maintenance of advanced airborne mission equipment. This role combines hands-on technical experience with systems integration planning, IT network administration, and test execution for mission-critical aircraft platforms. What You'll be

Owning Flight & Ground Testing:

Plan, configure, and execute ground and flight-test programs for complex Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) hardware and software systems to support troubleshooting, calibration, and certification

Sensor Operation & Maintenance:

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot hyperspectral sensors (e.g., ACES Hy, Big Green, PeARL-High Resolution Imagery) and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors (e.g., MX15, MX20)

Mission Readiness:

Perform pre-mission system checks, field-level diagnostics, and corrective maintenance to guarantee operational readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with pilots, sensor operators, data scientists, and engineering teams to support accurate data collection and validate the integration of new hardware and software packages

Technical Reporting:

Provide detailed field reports and technical feedback to support root cause analysis, continuous system improvement, and lifecycle sustainment planning

Engineering Support:

Read, interpret, and advise mechanical and electrical engineers on complex schematics, drawings, and system networks (including IP addressing). Design and review network and interface block diagrams for mission-critical IT and aircraft systems infrastructure

Safety & Compliance:

Ensure all flight operations strictly adhere to FAA and DoD safety protocols, aviation regulations, and industry standards

What You Must Have Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a

SCI Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, with 8 years of experience supporting the design, integration, and test of ISR hardware and software systems on militarized aircraft

Technical Expertise:

Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and maintaining EO/IR systems and a strong working knowledge of Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) fundamentals

System Administration:

Proven ability to execute software loads, firmware updates, and configuration changes within controlled baseline environments.

Diagnostic Skills:

High proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and complex integration drawings

Project Management:

Strong track record of managing workloads, screening maintenance action forms, and coordinating efforts across multi-disciplinary teams

Strategic Problem Solving:

Demonstrated systems thinking with the ability to evaluate the second- and third-order impacts of operational decisions

Leadership & Autonomy:

Professional maturity, sound judgment, leadership potential, and the proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight What Would be Nice to

Have Operational Experience:

Accrued flight-hour experience directly supporting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions

Compliance Knowledge:

Familiarity with configuration management principles and formal airworthiness approval processes

Pay Range:

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factorssuch as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. Were proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. The pay range for this position is: $130,000 - $140,000

Pay Range:

At GRVTY, we understand that compensation is influenced by many factorssuch as geographic location, federal contract labor categories, wage rates, prior experience, skillsets, education, and certifications. Were proud to offer a work environment that empowers our team to achieve a strong work-life balance. GRVTY provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families, and includes coverage in areas such as healthcare, financial wellness, retirement planning, family assistance, continued education, and paid time off. Virginia Pay Range $130,000—$140,000 USD Why Choose GRVTY The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. Were purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world. We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defenseincluding the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives. At GRVTY, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. Thats why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision Health Savings Account with company contribution Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave 401k with generous company match Training and Development Opportunities Award Programs Variety of Company Sponsored Events EEO Statement GRVTY, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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