Lead Data Scientist

About the Role

Northrop Grumman UK (NG UK) is a growing British business with over 5,000 employees committed to supporting the defence and national security of the United Kingdom and its allies. NG UK operates as its own UK-based business, part of the wider Northrop Grumman group, with opportunities for collaboration compliant with UK and international trade laws.

We are an industry leader in solutions harnessing the latest in data science, machine learning, and secure cloud transformation technology, delivered at pace and scale. As a British business, we are dedicated to generating long-term prosperity and social value in the UK, investing in advanced R&D, sovereign IP, and exportable solutions to create high-quality jobs.

A Data Scientist at NGUK can expect to work across any of the domains we operate in: cyber security, communications, and remote sensors.

Your Opportunity

You will be joining a large, friendly team of data scientists, performing a range of tasks from developing completely novel analytics systems, designing experiments to apply existing systems into new domains, or providing thought leadership to apply data science techniques while embedded within delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing novel analytics systems.
• Designing experiments to apply existing systems into new domains.
• Providing thought leadership to apply data science techniques within delivery teams.
• Guiding and teaching more junior staff (for Senior and Lead staff).

Requirements

At NG, we appreciate that careers are non-linear; therefore, we have no fixed minimum skillset requirements, and all candidates will be judged on their own merits. The only fixed requirements are:

• A strong (demonstrable) numeric background.
• Ability to work in a team.
• An inquisitive mind-set.

Some desirable skills include:

• Coding skills (preferably in a language commonly used for Data Science/modelling: Python/R/SAS etc.).
• Experience of Data modelling.
• Experience of applying data science solutions in the real world.
• Domain knowledge in: Radio Frequency, Cyber Security, Image/Video Modelling, working with sensors, Natural Language, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or Behavioural Sciences.

In order to be considered for the Lead role, candidates must have either:

• Experience of Line managing a team and good depth of knowledge/technical skills in 1 area or a broad depth of knowledge in multiple areas.
• Very strong knowledge/technical skills in one or more areas.

Benefits

• Flexible working schedules – offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexible Benefits Package – choose benefits to satisfy personal needs. Core benefits include Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, and Pension. Flexible benefits include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme – annual incentive programme recognising exceptional performance.
• Career Development – opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.