Raytheon UK
National Security Cyber
SeniorDataScientist&MachineLearningResearcher
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“Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher at Raytheon UK. Skills: Data Science, Machine Learning, AI Research, Generative AI, NLP, Computer Vision, Large Language Models. Technical development and leadership of AI/ML projects from initial idea scoping to final project delivery. Develop complex, novel data science solutions”
Industry & Context.
Solving challenging problems; Develop complex, novel data science solutions
Must already hold or be able to gain SC clearance (on Day 1), Must be able to gain eDV clearance (once started)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, Experience coding in Python, Experience with associated ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch), Established track record of delivering ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders, Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms for different data types and tasks including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision, Experience of training and developing AI models including Large Language Models, Ability to produce high-quality scientific writing for internal & external stakeholders as well as academic publications, Experience of mentoring other team members, Experience undertaking technical leadership on small projects or sub-parts of larger deliveries
Nice to Have
PhD. or Masters degree highlighting experience of academic research, Experience using robust ML pipelines, Experience with appropriate version control and environment management (such as venvs or Docker), Working knowledge of Linux systems, using basic commandline functionality (e.g. AWS CLI, Docker CLI, Linux commands like ssh, ls, cd…), Experience of deploying AI models in a scalable way for external users, Experience working in Cloud, preferably AWS but also GCP or Azure, Research publications in peer reviewed journals, Experience of writing technical project proposals
What You'll Do.
Technical development and leadership of AI/ML projects from initial idea scoping to final project delivery
novel data science solutions
Contribute significantly to machine learning projects with minimal guidance
and delivering data-centric solutions
Undertake research and applied AI/ML tasks on both customer and internal research projects
Generate ideas for new research directions
Provide technical leadership in small project groups
Mentor more junior team members
Work with customers and internal stakeholders to determine appropriate technical approaches
Perform technical development required for delivery
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working collaboratively across disciplines; Mentoring other team members; Working with customers and internal stakeholders
Communication Scope
High-quality scientific writing for internal & external stakeholders; Academic publications; Writing technical project proposals
Process & Methodology
Scoping, designing, and delivering data-centric solutions, Technical leadership on small projects or sub-parts of larger deliveries
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-08 **Country:** United Kingdom **Location:** Gloucester, South Gloucestershire **Position Role Type:** Onsite **Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher** **Gloucester, Manchester** **Benefits:** * £: Competitive salary * Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) * 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension * 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) * Company bonus scheme (discretionary) * Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others * Enhanced sick pay * Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave **Work Culture** * 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. * Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! * Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. * Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year. * Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request (assessed subject to role) - please highlight any requests to the Talent Acquisition team. **Cyber** Our National Security Cyber business delivers mission-critical solutions that safeguard our national security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Working in a mature, agile environment, our SCRUM teams work synchronously with our customers to solve some of the toughest digital challenges faced in the world today. What You Will Do * Raytheon UK has a perm opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher to join our Strategic Research Group (SRG). As a Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher, you will be responsible for the technical development and leadership of AI/ML projects from initial idea scoping right through to fin
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