Salary: £50,000 - 90,000 per year Requirements: Strong experience of delivering novel ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders Excellent coding practice using Python and associated ML packages (HuggingFace, TensorFlow, PyTorch), following best practices Experience developing robust ML pipelines with MLOps tools for model training, monitoring and deployment Experience of appropriate version control and environment management (such as venvs or Docker) Experience of writing technical project proposals Experience of managing teams either line management or technically Expert knowledge 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 Ability to work with high levels of autonomy, with awareness of appropriate business policies and strategy to dictate actions Desirable: Experience of deploying AI models in a scalable way for external users Desirable: Experience developing supporting systems for AI deployments (e.g. backend databases, front end UIs) Desirable: Working knowledge of Linux systems, using basic commandline functionality (e.g. AWS CLI, Docker CLI, Linux commands like ssh, ls, cd) Responsibilities: Support the Head of Data Science & Machine Learning using your experience to contribute to the group strategy and stakeholder engagement Bring ideas for novel research that will drive competitive advantage across our customer community Work with autonomy to develop complex, novel data science solutions Support in triaging and responding to opportunities, aligning to the group and wider business strategies Design and deliver data-centric solutions while working collaboratively across disciplines Technical delivery of research and applied AI/ML tasks on both customer and internal research projects Provide technical leadership across multiple projects Manage more junior team members across the SRG Deliver AI/ML/Data Science solutions to a broad range of problems in defense Work with customers and internal stakeholders to determine appropriate technical approaches and do the technical development required for delivery Prepare to present and undertake practical demonstrations of work internally in the team, to senior stakeholders and at conferences with adaptability to audiences of different levels of technical expertise Technologies: AI AWS Backend Computer Vision Docker Support Linux Machine Learning PyTorch Python Security TensorFlow Cloud More: At Raytheon UK, we are proud to be a leader in defense and aerospace technology. We are dedicated to fueling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. As part of our team, you will be contributing to solutions that shape the future of national security while also enjoying the benefits of personal growth and development. This hybrid role allows for flexibility, with three days a week spent on-site or at customer locations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and more, all within a flexible working culture that focuses on output rather than time spent at the desk. last updated 8 week of 2026