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TekWissen LLC

Data Engineer III

Redmond, WA · On-site

$83/hr

Contract Work Type: Onsite Client is looking for a Data Scientist to join the Kuiper Production Operations team. Our satellite production and testing process generates a massive amount of data that ...

Docugami

Machine Learning / Data Scientist

Kirkland, WA · On-site

... contracts, can assist users in creating new documents more efficiently and consistently, and can ... Docugami is looking for Machine Learning, Data Science and Math PhD researchers to work alongside ...

Staffingine LLC

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Contract * Lead the development and deployment of machine learning models and analytical solutions for business problems. * Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for data science to add ...

Okta

Principal Data Engineer, People Data

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$197K - $270K/yr

... scientists to ensure data availability and integrity of the enterprise. As a Principal member of ... Champion Data Contracts: implement data contracts and schema evolution practices to ensure ...

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What is a data science contract?

A Data Science Contract job is a temporary or project-based role where a data scientist is hired for a specific period to work on data-related tasks such as analysis, machine learning, or model development. These roles can be short-term (a few months) or long-term but lack the benefits and job security of full-time employment. Contract data scientists often work with multiple clients, bringing expertise to solve business problems without a long-term commitment.

What kinds of projects and day-to-day tasks can I expect as a data science contract professional?

As a Data Science Contract professional, you can expect to work on a variety of projects such as developing predictive models, analyzing large datasets, creating data visualizations, or advising organizations on best practices for data-driven decision making. Your day-to-day tasks may involve collaborating closely with clients or internal stakeholders to clarify objectives, cleaning and preparing data, developing algorithms, and presenting your findings in clear, actionable formats. Projects often vary in length and scope, offering exciting opportunities to tackle new business challenges across different industries. Flexibility and effective time management are essential, as balancing project deadlines and adapting quickly to new tools or domains are common aspects of contract-based work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the data science contract position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Science Contract professional, you need a strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, data manipulation, and advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, typically supported by a relevant degree. Experience with data visualization tools, cloud platforms, and certifications like AWS Certified Data Analytics or Microsoft Certified: Data Scientist are highly valued. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for collaborating with diverse teams and interpreting client needs. These skills ensure that contract-based data scientists can deliver actionable insights, adapt to new environments, and effectively address client-specific problems within limited project timelines.

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Data Engineer III

TekWissen LLC

Redmond, WA • On-site

$83/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 8 hours ago

Job description

Overview:    
 
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a company operating a marketplace for consumers, sellers, and content creators. It offers merchandise and content purchased for resale from vendors and those offered by thirdparty sellers.   
  
Job Title: Data Engineer III
Duration: 6 Months      
Location: Redmond, WA 98052 
Job Type: Contract     
Work Type: Onsite 
  
Job Description:  
 
Client is looking for a Data Scientist to join the Kuiper Production Operations team. Our satellite production and testing process generates a massive amount of data that can be used for continuous improvement (predictive maintenance, statistical process controls, outlier analysis), reliability improvement (test requirements modification). In this role you will help engineering and production stakeholders quickly access the available data to accelerate analysis, review and decision making making.

Responsibilities
  • Build statistical models to identify patterns and trends in production testing data (telemetry, time-series) to generate correlation and predictions.
  • Develop an understanding of the manufacturing execution system with its multiple sources of data and relationship. Analyze the production system data and derive insights into current bottlenecks and areas of improvement, along with specific actionable recommendations
  • Collect, format and report periodic snapshots of the production and test data for consumption by other program managers and engineers.
  • Synthesize analysis and communicate insights and recommendations to various audiences
  • Work closely with technical program managers and engineers to provide data insights that help explain anecdotes from the manufacturing floor, and provide actionable resolution steps
  • Create templates and scripts to help scale and automate our ability to ingest, analyze and enable quick data reviews.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 7+ years of related experience (data science, data engineering, data analysis, ML engineering)
  • 4+ years of data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, Minitab, etc.) experience
  • 2+ years of machine learning/statistical modeling data analysis tools and techniques, and parameters that affect their performance experience
  • Very Strong development experience with notable BI reporting tools (Oracle BI Enterprise Edition (OBIEE)).
  • Should have experience developing complex and a variety of reports.
  • A good candidate has strong analytical skills and enjoys working with large complex data sets.
  • Experience applying theoretical models in an applied environment
  • A good candidate can partner with business owners directly to understand their requirements and provide data which can help them observe patterns and spot anomalies.
Preferred
  • Experience in Python, Perl, or another scripting language
  • Master's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, engineering, or computer science
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, test processes and/or test systems development
Daily Schedule:
  • Definition of a test telemetry data logging standard
  • Creation of a dashboard or tooling application to allows engineers to seamlessly pull data and format it for various analysis in order to 1) identify testing defects, 2) identify potential for test reduction or 3) identify long term trends indicative of manufacturing process deviations/degradations.
REQUIRED SKILLS 
  • Years of Experience: 5 Years
  • Degree or Certification: Master's degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, data science, engineering, or computer science
  • Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, test processes and/or test systems development
  • Leadership Principle: Ownership, Efficiency, Customer Obsession
Top 3 must-have hard skills
  • Scripting languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python) or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R, SAS, Matlab, Minitab, etc.)
  • Experience working reliable data analysis /Hardware reliability
  • Experience working with large complex data sets
TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity. 

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity. 

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TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Ann Arbor, MI, US

Year founded

2009

Social media

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