Data Scientist

Cambridge
2 months ago
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We are currently recruiting for a Contract Data Scientist to support an innovative engineering-focused organisation operating within a fast-paced R&D environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on data specialist with strong MATLAB expertise who enjoys working closely with engineering teams to drive product development through high-quality data analysis.

The Role
As a Contract Data Scientist, you will play a key role in supporting engineering development activities through advanced data analysis and tool development. You’ll be working with scientific and test-generated data, helping translate complex datasets into meaningful insights that directly inform product and application improvements.
This position requires someone confident working autonomously, enhancing existing analytical frameworks, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, write, and maintain robust MATLAB analysis scripts and tools
Analyse complex datasets generated from scientific and engineering test environments
Utilise and enhance existing internally developed MATLAB scripts to support ongoing engineering development
Identify opportunities to optimise, refine, and improve current data analysis methodologies
Support Test and Applications Engineers with data interrogation, validation, and insight generation
Present analytical findings clearly to technical stakeholders
Operate effectively within a fast-paced, iterative engineering development settingRequired Experience & Skills

Strong proficiency in MATLAB, including script development and tool creation
Proven experience analysing scientific or engineering test data
Ability to understand experimental methodologies and interpret technical datasets
Experience improving or building scalable analysis workflows
Comfortable working closely with engineering teams to solve practical development challenges
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Able to manage priorities in a dynamic R&D environmentDesirable Experience

Background in scientific instrumentation, sensors, electronics, or similar technical fields
Experience validating data quality and supporting product verification processes
Exposure to structured development environments or regulated industriesThis contract would suit a proactive and technically strong Data Scientist who thrives on solving complex engineering problems and contributing directly to product innovation

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