I&C Data Scientist

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking an I&C Data Scientist for its Advanced Technologies location in Barberton, Ohio!

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

 

The Instrumentation & Controls Data Scientist will be responsible for the development and integration of software and hardware sensors, and machine vision and artificial intelligence techniques for robotics systems in R&D and manufacturing environments. The I&C data scientist will be a hands-on experimentalist, implementing advanced sensor suites and producing insights through data models, data pipelines and machine learning analysis that transform our understanding of process and product, energy systems for now and the future, on the ground, and space and out at sea.  This role involves working closely with robotics programmers to integrate new technology into existing machines, ensuring seamless operation and enhanced performance, as well as new innovations for new processes.  Data from sensors will be used to create machine learning models for developing insights on physical phenomena, predicting upset conditions, and controlling outcomes.

 

This position is an in-person/hybrid position located in Barberton, Ohio. Relocation benefits are available dependent on the candidate.

 

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

1. Software Development:
   1. Design, develop, and implement software solutions for monitoring robotics applications.
   2. Write, test, and maintain machine learning algorithms for robotic systems.
   3. Troubleshoot and debug software issues for innovative robotic applications.
2. Hardware Development:
   1. Design, develop, and prototype hardware sensors to monitor robotics systems.
   2. Integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems into robotic platforms.
   3. Perform hardware testing and validation.
3. Data Analysis:
   1. Use machine learning tools to select features, create and optimize classifiers.
   2. Carry out preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.
   3. Process, clean, and validate the integrity of data to be used for analysis.
   4. Develop prediction systems and machine learning algorithms to assist with maintaining quality manufacturing of robotic systems.
4. Collaboration:
   1. Work closely with robotics programmers to ensure cohesive integration of software and hardware components.
   2. Provide technical guidance and support to team members.
   3. Participate in design reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of new sensor