Lead Data Scientist & ML Researcher

RTX; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aerospace and defense technology firm is seeking a Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher to lead AI/ML projects with high autonomy. You will design solutions, support strategic objectives, and manage junior members. The ideal candidate must have a BSc in a relevant field, extensive experience in delivering ML solutions, and excellent skills in Python and associated ML packages. This is a full-time role based in Gloucester, offering a hybrid work model with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy/sell days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Company bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience delivering ML solutions to customers.
• Excellent coding practices using Python and associated ML packages.
• Proven experience in developing ML pipelines with MLOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Data Science & ML with strategy development.
• Develop complex data science solutions with autonomy.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple projects.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

Data Science

AI

Natural Language Processing

Data Analysis Skills

Research Experience

Education

BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Python ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Job description

A major aerospace and defense technology firm is seeking a Principal Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher to lead AI/ML projects with high autonomy. You will design solutions, support strategic objectives, and manage junior members. The ideal candidate must have a BSc in a relevant field, extensive experience in delivering ML solutions, and excellent skills in Python and associated ML packages. This is a full-time role based in Gloucester, offering a hybrid work model with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.