Senior Data Scientist

Salary: £65,000 - 65,000 per year

Requirements

• We expect you to have previous experience in a similar role, with the ability to balance technical delivery and leadership responsibilities while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical thinking and a passion for solving complex problems.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Experience writing scripts to provide insights into complex system performance within high-volume synthetic environments, using Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with data transformation and visualisation frameworks.
• Experience generating GUIs to display key data insights.
• Experience developing product-quality software applications.
• A BSc or Masters degree in a data-related subject.
• A strong background in statistics and data assimilation techniques would be an advantage.
• Experience prototyping AI/ML techniques, such as LLMs and neuromorphic systems, would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum systems such as radar, electronic warfare or jamming technologies would be an advantage.
• Interest in GPU-accelerated architectures and high-performance computing would be an advantage.
• Experience using DevOps and software development tools such as Jira and BitBitBucket would be an advantage.
• You must be a UK national and eligible to work in the UK.
• You must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government SC level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of data science activities in support of a dedicated Test & Evaluation programme.
• Define, scope and review tasking for Data Science team members.
• Develop analytical, predictive and visualisation solutions using modern data science techniques.
• Prototype and evaluate emerging AI and machine learning technologies.
• Develop robust, high-quality software applications and tools.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues.
• Report progress and technical outputs to project stakeholders.
• Support business development activities and technical bid responses.
• Ensure data science processes and best practices are followed.
• Work closely with project leads and customers to understand complex challenges, develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Help shape the future of our Data Science capability and identify opportunities to apply emerging technologies.

Technologies

• AI
• DevOps
• Support
• JIRA
• Machine Learning
• Matlab
• Python
• Security
• BitBucket
• LESS

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We are MASS, an independent global technology company trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced digital services that manage data and keep information safe. Based at our head office in Little Paxton, St Neots, this is a full-time on-site Senior Data Scientist role within our growing Data Intelligence capability and Digital Services Group. You will join a highly skilled team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Technical Specialists delivering innovative solutions for highly secure customers. We offer a salary of £45,000 - £65,000 DOE, 25 days annual leave including up to 3 days Christmas shut-down, the option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave, two pension schemes, private medical insurance, life assurance up to 4x salary, share save, electric/hybrid car leasing, cycle to work, retail discounts and continuous professional development support. We also place wellbeing at the core of our culture, with mental health first aiders, an employee assistance programme and an inclusive, friendly workplace where everyone is valued and can make an impact.

last updated 29 week of 2026