Job Summary

Machine-Enabled insights are likely to be a key component of future combat system processing. Advances in processing offer the potential to augment operator performance and improve operator and command team situational awareness when conducting surveillance tasks.

The purpose of this task is to monitor and identify anomalous behaviour or real works entities from within the huge volumes of sensor data information delivered by future combat systems to the command team.

Responsibilities & Duties

For a submarine, the primary sensor is the passive sonar sensor systems which can track large numbers of sonar contacts in bearing at significant ranges, 360 degrees around the submarine.

Other sensor data such as AIS, ES and optronics may be available depending on the posture of the platform.

Spotting anomalous behaviour in both the trajectories of the sensor contacts, in relation to ‘normal’ vessel behaviour, and the station of the contacts relative to known features, schedules or forecasts can be difficult for the human operator when faced with a large data set, extended durations, or a ‘busy’ scenario. Identifying anomalous behaviour may provide advance warning of a threat, reducing risk and providing the submarine with tactical advantage.

Essential Skills

·      Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

·      Minimum of 8+ years of experience in data analysis, machine learning, or a related field within the defense sector.

·      Technical Skills:

o      Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning tools (e.g., Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch).

o      Experience with real-time data processing and anomaly detection.

o      Knowledge of sensor technologies and data integration.

o      Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

·      Software Requirements:

o      Python/R: For data analysis and machine learning.

o      TensorFlow/PyTorch: For developing and deploying machine learning models.

o      Apache Kafka: For real-time data streaming and processing.

o      Elasticsearch: For searching and analyzing large volumes of data.

o      Tableau/Power BI: For creating visualizations and reports.

o      SQL/NoSQL databases: For data storage and management.

o      Docker/Kubernetes: For containerization and orchestration of applications.

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly.

Nice to have Skills

·      Experience with combat systems and defence applications.

·      Knowledge of advanced processing technologies and their applications in defence.

·      Familiarity with surveillance and situational awareness systems.

Background Check Required

BPSS minimum security clearance

Project Budget

·         Budget – Day Rate:£ 525.00/Day plus VAT(Milestone based Payment)

·         Expenses Allowed: No

·         Extension: No

·         Language: Fluent in English.

·         Outside of IR35 regulation.

Payment Mechanism

Based oncommercial closure report prepared by the consultant and approvedby the customerafter formal acceptance of all deliverables.

Profile submission criteria

·         Updated Resume in MS Word format

·         Consultant must work as freelancer having his/her own VAT, Tax & Bank Account.

·         Must have his/her own high speed internet connection, reasonably latest laptop with all necessary standard software licenses as the assignment has to be executed remotely from his/her residence.

Profile shortlisting criteria

·          Signing off Consent letter for Right to Represent the consultant.

·          Minimum three project details related to the proposed engagement.

·          Minimum three professional references with email.

·          Technical approach

Consultant must outline his/her approach to meet the technical requirement and produce the deliverables based on high level project plan to be shared with the shortlisted consultants only. (Maximum 1 pages in MS-WORD including any diagram if required)

·          Delivery approach

Consultant must highlight his/her plan to prepare the deliverables including any milestones, any dependencies, any expectations from customer i.e., access to tool/platform/data etc. (Maximum 1 page (MS-WORD) including any diagram if required)