Senior Data Scientist Python, AI, ML

Looking 12+ years exp. Must be local to San Diego, CA

Position: SENIOR Data Scientist Python, AI, ML

Location: SAN DIEGO CA.

Duration: 6 Months

We are seeking a data scientist who's passionate about the physical world and wants to see their code come to life inthe hum of machinery. You will be our go-to expert for translating high-frequency sensor data into predictive intelligence and for pioneering the use of Generative AI to solve core engineering challenges. You will collaborate shoulder-to-shoulder with mechanical, electrical, combustion and controls engineers to move beyond reactive problem-solving and create a proactive,data-driven manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:

• Core Programming: You are a master of Python and its scientific computing stack (pandas, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn). Your code is clean, efficient, and production-ready.
• Generative AI & LLMs: You have hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and foundation models. You\'re proficient with frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex for building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems. Experience fine-tuning models and working with embedding techniques is a major plus.
• Time-Series & ML: You have proven experience with time-series forecasting (e.g., ARIMA, Prophet) and advanced machine learning models (e.g., LSTMs, Gradient Boosting, Isolation Forests). Experience with a major framework like TensorFlow or PyTorch is essential.
• Data Systems: You are fluent in SQL and have hands-on experience with industrial time-series databases and historians like OSIsoft PI, InfluxDB, or similar platforms.
• Cloud & MLOps: You are comfortable working in a cloud environment (AWS preferred) and have experience with MLOps principles versioning data and models, deploying endpoints, and monitoring performance.