Data Scientist

Astellas Pharma; Totnes; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the aviation and defence sector is seeking a Senior Data Scientist to join their team. In this role, you will develop advanced statistical models and work on large-scale projects, primarily in aviation and defence. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and be able to deliver production-ready solutions. The position offers a competitive salary up to £80,000, along with additional benefits such as a bonus and training budget.

Benefits

Salary up to £80,000

Bonus and 5% pension contribution

Training budget

Work abroad for 4 weeks per year

5 charity days per year

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Advanced statistical knowledge and experience developing computational models.
• Experience partnering with software engineers and delivering production-ready solutions.
• Ability to obtain or hold SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced statistical models and computational algorithms.
• Build and maintain data pipelines in Python, ingest, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to translate analytical insights into product features.
• Produce production-ready solutions for aviation and defence projects.

Skills

Python

SQL

Statistical analysis

Computational modeling

Data pipeline development

Education

Degree in a relevant mathematical, statistical, or engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Data Scientist

Guildford / WFH to £80k.

We are looking for an experienced Data Scientist to join a scaling technology company that produces software solutions for the defence and civil aviation sector. In this senior, hands‑on role you will develop actionable insights across a suite of projects, primarily in Aviation and Defence – from rigorous statistical analysis to the development of advanced, computationally intensive numerical models.

Location / WFH: Work from home most of the time, meeting up with colleagues in the Guildford office 1‑2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced statistical models and computational algorithms.
• Build and maintain data pipelines in Python, ingest, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers and product teams to translate analytical insights into product features.
• Work on large‑scale aviation and defence projects, producing production‑ready solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Advanced statistical knowledge and experience developing computational models.
• Degree in a relevant mathematical, statistical, or engineering discipline from a top‑tier university.
• Experience partnering with software engineers and delivering production‑ready solutions.
• Ability to obtain or already hold an SC Clearance (British citizenship, continuous UK residence for the past 5 years).

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000.
• Bonus and 5 % pension contribution.
• Training budget.
• Work abroad for 4 weeks per year and 5 charity days per year.