Raytheon UK

defence

PrincipalDataScientist&MachineLearningResearcher

Gloucester, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher at Raytheon UK. Skills: Machine Learning, Data Science, AI, Python. Contribute to group strategy. Support stakeholder engagement”

What You'll Achieve.

drive competitive advantage; deliver technical solutions; deliver research and applied AI/ML tasks; deliver AI/ML/Data Science solutions; technical development required for delivery

Industry & Context.

defence
Problems you'll solve

AI/ML algorithms for different data types and tasks; Generative AI; NLP; computer vision; Large Language Models; defence; intelligence; cyber

Eligibility Requirements

SC clearance, eDV clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, Multiple years experience of delivering novel ML solutions, Excellent coding practice using Python, Experience developing robust ML pipelines, Experience of appropriate version control, Experience of writing technical project proposals, Experience of managing teams, Experience of leading teams following agile principles, Expert knowledge of AI/ML algorithms, Experience of training and developing AI models, Ability to produce high-quality scientific writing, Ability to work with high levels of autonomy

Nice to Have

PhD. or Masters degree highlighting experience of academic research, Experience of deploying AI models in a scalable way, Experience developing supporting systems for AI deployments, Working knowledge of Linux systems, Experience working in Cloud, Research publications in peer reviewed journals, Experience of delivering AI/ML projects in defence or government, Existing network of contacts across defence and government

What You'll Do.

Contribute to group strategy

Support stakeholder engagement

Bring ideas for novel research

novel data science solutions

Respond to opportunities

Design and deliver data-centric solutions

Deliver research and applied AI/ML tasks

Provide technical leadership

Manage more junior team members

Deliver AI/ML/Data Science solutions

Determine appropriate technical approaches

Undertake practical demonstrations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working collaboratively across disciplines; customer and stakeholder engagement; internal stakeholders; senior stakeholders; internal team; collaborative environment

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; prepared to present; undertake practical demonstrations; adaptability to audiences; scientific writing

Process & Methodology

planning, technical leadership, leading teams, agile principles

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