Senior Research Scientist: Data Science and Machine Learning AIP

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Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow (Hybrid working: 2 days onsite per week). BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work across 10 countries to unlock digital advantage in demanding environments.

The Data and Decision Support Capability has a diverse range of AI/ML areas. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams on topics across space, defence, security and commercial sectors, and to maintain strong links with Academic partners.

Typical Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of projects, supervising junior researchers. Prepare and deliver technical reports, proposals and supporting material.
• Lead novel research in given topic areas, in partnership with internal/external collaborators and/or UK universities.
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept demonstrators.
• Take ownership of tasks in projects and deliver to challenging standards.
• Work effectively on self-directed projects and as part of a project team.
• Present results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior staff working on similar research topics.
• Publish and/or patent novel concepts and research findings where appropriate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in a relevant discipline.
• Several years of expertise applying AI/ML and/or statistical signal processing to sequential (e.g., sensor time-series) data and decision-making post-PhD.
• Experience in software development for proof of concept in Python.
• Experience with machine and deep learning frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, etc.

Of particular interest are candidates with experience in one or more of the following domains:

• RF communications and CEMA
• Electronic or Electromagnetic Warfare (EW)
• Tracking and sensor data fusion
• Radar signal processing
• Acoustic data processing (including sonar)
• Distributed sensing and processing
• Autonomy
• Human machine teaming
• Space-domain Awareness (SDA)
• Positioning, navigation, and timing
• Pattern of life analytics

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to ensure our recruitment processes are inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Applicants must meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard at minimum. Some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting and may necessitate 5–10 years of continuous UK residency for vetting purposes.

Division overview: Capabilities

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Capabilities is the engine that drives the business, housingEngineering, Consulting and Project Management teams that design and implement defence solutions and digital transformation projects for public and private sector clients.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing