Data Scientist (Secret/Top Secret), Washington D.C.

Rhombus Power, Inc. delivers AI-powered predictive intelligence in real time for defense and national security organizations worldwide. Our mission-built products— Ambient AI and Guardian— are transforming strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making. By empowering the shift from reactive analysis to proactive, predictive intelligence and decision support, Rhombus Power is providing foresight and freedom of action when it matters most.
Come join our cross-disciplinary and world-class team that is delivering game-changing solutions to transform global security.
Learn more about Rhombus Power, Inc. and watch a demonstration of Guardian, our AI Platform here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PxY6su1Q-Q
https://www.youtube.com/@rhombuspower8558/videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iby5WVNfQiI
See the following articles to learn more about what we do:
https://www.rhombuspower.com/news-and-media
Location
Washington, D.C.
Job description
As a Data Scientist at Rhombus you will work with our Product team. You will design, develop, and launch efficient and reliable data pipelines to move, analyze, and model data and to provide intuitive analytics from Rhombus’ large and complex datasets. A strong systematic mind is a priority, as well as the ability to communicate clearly in multiple technical contexts.
The ideal candidate should be passionate about finding insights in large datasets, while maintaining attention to database architecture, data reliability, efficiency, and quality. As we are continually releasing new features and products, the ability to construct elegant system-level data architecture is expected.
You will acquire, manipulate, and transform data to breathe life and meaning into arcane holdings, and use your creations to open new doors and opportunities to the customer. An innovative and inquisitive mind is required for success.
Responsibilities
Discover datasets that could help in solution development
Data curation, data evaluation, and data analysis
Design, create, and implement quantitative models
Validation and quality assurance of data, models and results
Deploy and implement solutions in collaboration with product team
Interact with the product team on current and upcoming user requirements
Responsiveness to customer feedback delivered by product team and responsiveness to customer timelines
Systems-level approach to implementation to integrate solutions as part of a larger, interconnected project
Qualifications
A strong academic background in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or similar degree is highly desired. We prefer candidates to hold at minimum a Masters degree. We have multiple openings!
Exceptional academic and industry experience with Python and especially with data handling libraries such as Pandas and PyArrow
Strong background in database management solutions, familiarity with databases such as MySQL and Oracle
Large-scale data processing and implementing batch processing pipelines in HPC or cloud architecture
Experience with Cloud Computing environments (AWS, GCloud, Azure) is a plus
United States Citizenship is a strict minimum requirement. Active Secret or Top Secret clearance is a plus.
Salary
This position has a salary range of $90,000 to $200,000. Final salary will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents
401k matching program
PTO and Holidays
Bonus and other incentive programs
Access to mental health program
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter
About Rhombus
Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto. We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner.
Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley.
Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.