Senior Data Scientist, Machine Learning Researcher

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Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher at Raytheon UK leading AI/ML projects. Responsible for technical development and mentoring in data science and machine learning solutions.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeGloucester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML project leadership, including the development of machine learning solutions and mentoring team members. Proficient in Python and familiar with advanced AI/ML algorithms, capable of producing high-quality scientific writing and delivering impactful research.

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Python ProgrammingMachine Learning Solutions DeliveryAI/ML Algorithms ExpertiseMentoring and Technical LeadershipScientific Writing

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningData ScienceGenerative AINatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionModel TrainingLarge Language ModelsResearch and DevelopmentTechnical DevelopmentProblem Solving

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HuggingFaceTensorFlowPyTorch

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AIMLData TypesTechnical LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchTensorflow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Demonstrate novel thinking and propose new ideas for solving challenging problems while mentoring others on your project team to deliver towards your proposed solution.
Develop complex, novel data science solutions, contributing significantly to machine learning projects with minimal guidance.
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.
Work with customers and internal stakeholders, with varied technical knowledge, to determine appropriate technical approaches and do the technical development required for delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
Experience coding in Python and associated ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Have an established track record 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 other team members and undertaking technical leadership on small projects or sub-parts of larger deliveries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year
Flexible working culture focused on output, with more formal flexible working arrangements on request.