Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher

Raytheon UK has a unique, permanent 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 final project delivery both in customer and internal domains. You will demonstrate novel thinking and propose new ideas for solving challenging problems while mentoring others on your project team to deliver towards your proposed solution.

Based in Gloucester, Manchester or London in a hybrid capacity (average of 3 days a week on‑site). You must be eligible and willing to gain SC and eDV clearance.

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• Develop complex, novel data science solutions, contributing significantly to machine learning projects with minimal guidance
  
• Brings experience in scoping, designing, and delivering data‑centric solutions while working collaboratively across disciplines
  
• Undertake research and applied AI/ML tasks on both customer and internal research projects
  
• Generate ideas for new research directions and provide technical leadership in small project groups
  
• Mentor more junior team members within their project team and the wider SRG
  
• Work with customers and internal stakeholders, with varied technical knowledge, to determine appropriate technical approaches and do the technical development required for delivery.
  

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• BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
  
• Experience coding in Python and associated ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
  
• Proven experience of delivering ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders
  
• Demonstrate deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms for different data types and tasks including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision, sufficient to be able to undertake research and development beyond existing literature.
  
• 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 and undertaking technical leadership on small projects
  

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• PhD. or Masters degree
  
• Experience using robust ML pipelines, appropriate version control and environment management (e.g. venvs or Docker)
  
• Working knowledge of Linux systems, using basic commandline functionality (e.g. AWS CLI, Docker CLI, Linux commands)
  
• 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
  

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• 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
  
• An informal, flexible working culture that is output focused
  
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
  
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
  
• Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
  
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
  
• 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
  

This business area provides DevSecOps at scale, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, cyber and geospatial intelligence capabilities to support the defence, intelligence and cyber sectors. Collaborating with customers and suppliers to deliver secure, mission critical systems using the latest technologies and innovations.

Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry‑leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.