Data Scientist

Avion Solutions Inc., an employee-owned company, is seeking candidates for a Data Scientist to support Avion's AI Project Team. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

• Collaborate with the AI Project team to develop and implement AI capabilities and applications, including deploying Large Language Models (LLMs) and RAG solutions, multi-agent data processing, multi-modal document processing and retrieval, and fine-tuning.

• Assist in data processing tasks, including data cleaning, metadata tagging, and preparation for ingestion into AI systems.

• Develop and maintain Python scripts for data processing and automation of repetitive tasks.

• Full-stack development and modification of source code for web applications using Python, Node.js, React, TypeScript, CSS, and other frameworks and languages.

• Proficient in deploying Virtual Machines (VMs) across various environments and containerization technologies such as Docker, including creating, managing, and optimizing Docker images and container clusters.

• Create and manage vector embeddings and store them in vector databases.

• Support the deployment and testing of AI applications within cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Oracle, including high-impact level environments, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and data security requirements.

• Conduct application testing to verify data accuracy, retrieval quality, and operational performance after updates or modifications.

• Research and implement new AI techniques to enhance existing applications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve errors or warnings during data processing and application operation.

• Document processes, techniques, and best practices for AI application development and deployment.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions into existing systems and workflows.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Two (2) years of experience in software development, data engineering, or AI projects.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, as well as experience with version control systems such as Git.

• Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools, such as TensorFlow and PyTorch.

• Experience with data processing, including data cleaning, metadata tagging, and vectorization.

• Knowledge of databases, vector stores, and experience with data storage and retrieval.

• Experience with developing and maintaining web applications on cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Oracle, and familiarity with high Impact Level environments is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications.

• Familiarity with OCR data extraction and multi-modal processing techniques.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with testing and validating software.

Equal Opportunity: Avion Solutions, Inc. reaffirms its belief in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. Avion Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA-governed Federal Contractor that affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Avion Solutions, Inc. provides all employees and job applicants equal employment opportunities in hiring and promotion without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, color, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by law.