Senior AI Scientist & ML Research Leader

Raytheon UK; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37h working week

25 days holiday + time-off flex

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual company bonus

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a data science and ML senior developer to contribute to the Strategic Research Group (SRG) in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. The role involves developing complex AI/ML solutions and guiding projects from scoping to delivery, both for customers and internal use.

You will work in a hybrid environment with on-site presence and must be able to obtain SC/eDV clearances. Strong communication and publishing capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python programming

ML algorithms understanding

Data science

Mentoring teammates

Education

BSc in Machine Learning/Data Science/CS/Math

PhD or Masters highlighting academic research

Tools

HuggingFace

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

AWS CLI

Job description

Raytheon UK is seeking a data science and ML senior developer to contribute to the Strategic Research Group (SRG) in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. The role involves developing complex AI/ML solutions and guiding projects from scoping to delivery, both for customers and internal use.

You will work in a hybrid environment with on-site presence and must be able to obtain SC/eDV clearances. Strong communication and publishing capabilities are required.