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Principal Data Scientist

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
Cheltenham
2 weeks ago
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Requisition ID: R10182322

  • Category:Research and Sciences

  • Location:Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | London, London, United Kingdom

  • Clearance Type:Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

  • Telecommute:Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position

  • Travel Required:Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Positions Available:1

Salary: £64,600. 00 - £96,800

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK

At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible.

This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible?

Opportunity:

This is more than just a job; it’s a mission.

The role is for an experienced data scientist who is recognized both internally and by customers as a subject matter expert – with a track record of applying data science and machine learning to deliver measurable benefit for our customers’ missions – and go-to person in at least one area of data science and machine learning, demonstrating clear technical leadership and the ability to influence.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute complex data science requirements across a portfolio of projects, including identification of risks, dependencies and mitigation strategies.

  • Provide technical leadership for multiple teams of data scientists, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and to quality.

  • Act as a formal customer point of contact and maintain strong, influential relationships with key senior stakeholders.

  • Broker new relationships within the customer organisation and provide added value through deduplication of effort and access to unique expertise.

  • Contribute subject matter expertise into bids, proposals and studies, using customer knowledge to ensure proposals meet their needs.

We are looking for:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience inONEof the following:

  • Neuromorphic Computing, Spiking Neural Networks and event-based event monitoring/sparse data.

  • Advanced statistics and experience operationalising academic research.

Security clearance:

You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC).

Why join us?

  • A mission to believe in– Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world.

  • A place to belong and thrive– Every voice matters at our table.

  • Your career, your way- Shape your career journey with diverse roles and mentorship opportunities.

Ready to apply?

Yes– Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.

Possibly, I’d like to find out more about this role– Reach out to our team for more information and support.

No, I don’t think this role is right for me– Our extensive UK growth means we have exciting, new opportunities opening all the time.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.


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