Job Specifications
Help Supersonic Software Take Flight
At Boom, small, embedded teams build outsized impact. You'll join the crew connecting sensors, streaming telemetry, and turning raw data into mission critical analyses powering the Symphony engine program.
As a Data Scientist at Boom, you will be working with the team developing tools and methods that power data acquisition for Boom's engine and aircraft development program. You'll dive into real-time data visualization, data wrangling, post-test data analysis and even get hands on with hardware. This is a unique opportunity to blend data science with real-world aerospace engineering--building systems that bring supersonic flight closer to reality.
If you're hungry to learn at the intersection of statistics, software, and engineering--and want to watch your code influence go/no-go calls--this role is for you.
Role Overview
Embed directly with test engineers to develop purpose built software tools to streamline data collection and analyses
Develop and deploy data pipelines and ETL workflows
Support real time data collection and visualization for test events
Employ statistical methods and quantitative reasoning to unlock relationships between data and systems
The Ideal Candidate
Data analysis or software skills: Python, MATLAB, JavaScript/Typescript
Strong background in numerical computing or statistics
Familiarity with high density data storage formats such as parquet, HDF5 and netCDF
Background in data classification or clustering
You see complex systems as puzzles waiting to be solved and thrive in environments where innovation meets precision
Prior internship or hands-on project experience in aerospace, defense, or related high-tech industries
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting
Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment
What Will Set You Apart
Experience with systems programming languages, particularly Rust or Go
Past experience working with data extracted from REST endpoints, or other web based data access technologies
Collaborative track record in a diverse technical domains - from aerospace, biological science, engineering, or medicine, you've teamed up with experts to get the answers to deep technical questions
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (graduating in Spring 2026)
Compensation
The Base Salary Range for this position is $73,000 - $92,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
Start Date
This position is expected to start in early summer 2026 (May or June) to align with typical graduation timelines.
ITAR Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.
About the Company
Boom Supersonic is redefining commercial flight by bringing supersonic flight back to the skies with Overture. This historic commercial airliner is designed and committed to industry-leading standards of speed, safety, and sustainability. Boom's vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible. Founded in 2014, Boom has assembled a team of over 150 full-time employees who have made contributions to over 220 air and spacecraft progr...
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