Senior Data Scientist & Machine Learning Researcher - Gloucester

Raytheon; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Contributory pension

Annual bonus

Job summary

Raytheon UK’s Strategic Research Group (SRG) is seeking a Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher to join a hybrid team in Gloucester, Manchester or London. You will deliver advanced ML solutions, mentor peers, and collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders.

You will apply AI/ML algorithms across NLP, CV, and Generative AI, train models including LLMs, and contribute to scientific writing and publications. The role offers a strong research focus and impactful delivery.

Qualifications

• BSc or higher in ML/DS/CS/Math or related field
• Desirable PhD or Masters degree
• Desirable experience with ML pipelines, Docker, and Linux tooling
• Desirable Cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Desirable research publications in peer‑reviewed journals

Responsibilities

• Develop complex, novel data science solutions for ML projects
• Scope, design, and deliver data-centric solutions across disciplines
• Undertake research and applied AI/ML tasks on customer and internal projects
• Provide technical leadership in small project groups
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with stakeholders

Skills

Python

ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow,

Education

BSc in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field

PhD or Masters degree

Tools

Docker

AWS CLI

Linux

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - 90,000 per year

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• (Desirable) PhD or Masters degree
• (Desirable) Experience using robust ML pipelines, appropriate version control and environment management (e.g. venvs or Docker)
• (Desirable) Working knowledge of Linux systems, using basic commandline functionality (e.g. AWS CLI, Docker CLI, Linux commands)
• (Desirable) Experience of deploying AI models in a scalable way for external users
• (Desirable) Experience working in Cloud, preferably AWS but also GCP or Azure
• (Desirable) Research publications in peer-reviewed journals
• (Desirable) Experience of writing technical project proposals

Responsibilities

• Develop complex, novel data science solutions, contributing significantly to machine learning projects with minimal guidance
• Bring 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.

Technologies

• AI
• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Computer Vision
• Docker
• GCP
• Linux
• Machine Learning
• PyTorch
• Python
• Security
• TensorFlow
• DevSecOps
• Support

More

At Raytheon UK, we offer a unique opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher to join our Strategic Research Group (SRG) in a hybrid role based in Gloucester, Manchester, or London. Our organization fosters an informal, flexible working culture focused on output, with extensive benefits including 25 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and annual bonuses. By joining us, you become part of a community dedicated to shaping the future of national security and advancing technology in a meaningful way.

last updated 38 week of 2026