Principal Data Scientist, Wildfire Management

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead the development of wildfire catastrophe models, including ignition and spread dynamics
• Build hazard models through simulations across geographically dispersed topologies
• Design risk and impact models to quantify potential consequences of wildfire events
• Develop and apply methodologies to analyze remote sensing data and extract key variables for model development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate wildfire risk outputs into actionable business insights
• Design and execute field surveys and ground-truthing strategies to validate model predictions and improve accuracy

What we're looking for:

• Deep expertise in building a range of wildfire models, including ignition and spread models
• Proven experience in building hazard models using wildfire simulations to assess potential severity and intensity
• Extensive background in creating risk and impact models to estimate financial losses from wildfire events
• Proficiency in applying AI/ML techniques and statistical methods to build catastrophic risk models
• Master’s or PhD in Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline
• Nice to have: Experience applying wildfire risk models in the utility sector

What you'll love:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: 100% coverage for employees and 80% for their spouses and children 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): 100% funded by AiDASH to cover medical deductibles 
• 401(k) Plan: Begin contributing after three months of employment to prepare for your future. Currently, no company match is offered 
• Parental Leave: Supportive parental leave with 16 weeks for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers 
• Generous Vacation Policy: Accrue 20 vacation days per year, plus enjoy an additional flex holiday to celebrate whatever feels most important to you!
• Winter Break: From December 25th through January 2nd, we give everyone time off to recharge and enjoy time with family and friends!