As our Data Intelligence capability continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team and support the delivery of innovative data solutions across a range of exciting customer projects. This newly created position has been created due to increased project demand and continued growth within Digital Services Group. You'll play a key role in delivering advanced data science capabilities, helping customers unlock value from complex datasets through analysis, visualisation, modelling, prediction and AI-driven solutions.
Combining hands‑on technical delivery with leadership responsibilities, you will help shape innovative solutions, mentor colleagues and influence the future direction of our data science capability. Based at our head office in Little Paxton, St Neots, you will work alongside a highly skilled team of Data Scientists, Software Engineers and Technical Specialists, delivering innovative solutions for highly secure customers.
This is a full‑time on‑site role giving you the opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues, share knowledge and contribute directly to project delivery within a highly skilled team environment.
How you’ll support us
As a Senior Data Scientist, you will provide technical leadership across a variety of projects, taking ownership of delivery while helping to guide and develop less experienced team members. You will work closely with project leads and customers to understand complex challenges, develop innovative solutions and ensure high‑quality outcomes. You will also play an important role in shaping the future of our Data Science capability, identifying opportunities to apply emerging technologies and supporting business growth through technical input into bids and proposals.
Core 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.
The invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more
We expect that you have experience in a similar role, balancing technical delivery with leadership responsibilities while managing multiple priorities. You will bring strong analytical thinking, a passion for solving complex problems and the ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
Core skills and experience we’re looking for
* Writing scripts to provide insights into complex system performance within high‑volume synthetic environments (Python or MATLAB).
* Experience with data transformation and visualisation frameworks.
* Generating GUIs to display key data insights.
* Development of product quality software applications.
* BSc or Master’s degree in a data‑related subject.
It would be great if you also have
* A strong background in statistics and data assimilation techniques.
* Prototyping AI/ML techniques (e.g., LLMs and neuromorphic systems).
* Knowledge of Electromagnetic Spectrum systems such as Radar, Electronic Warfare or Jamming technologies.
* An interest in GPU‑accelerated architectures and high‑performance computing.
* Experience using DevOps and software development tools such as Jira and BitBucket.
Our non‑negotiables
* A UK National and eligible to work in the UK.
* Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC level security clearance.
MASS is an equal opportunities employer; we know that our people are smart, skilled and motivated and in return we provide a friendly workplace where everyone is valued and has the chance to make an impact.
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