Data Scientist

Job Title\: Data Scientist

Location\: Barrow-in-Furness

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Grade\: S4

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only.

While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

Job Description\:

As a Data Scientist in the Technology Enablement - Analytics COE Team, you will be joining a new team working on an exciting new project developing Data Science solutions to real life problems within Submarines. You will be working from proof of concept and discovery development lifecycle stages right through to end delivery and through life support.

Core duties\:

• You will be responsible for applying statistical, mathematical and data science techniques to solve operational and business challenges
• You will prepare, cleanse and transform structured and unstructured datasets for analytical use alongside conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities
• You will be developing, testing and refining predictive models and machine learning solutions whilst selecting appropriate analytical and machine learning approaches based on business requirements
• You will be responsible for evaluating model effectiveness using relevant performance metrics and validation techniques
• You will create compelling data visualisations and analytical products that communicate insights clearly and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver data-driven solutions
• You will develop and maintain reusable analytical code using best practice programming standards
• You will support the governance, quality and integrity of data used within analytical projects
• You will be contributing to the continuous improvement of analytics and AI capabilities across the organisation

Essential Skills\:

• You will require analytical problem solving experience, with the ability to contribute to statistical analysis projects, predictive modelling and research studies
• You will bring programming and technical capabilities and experiences across Python, SQL, data engineering and data pipelines
• You will require prior experience of communicating technical findings clearly and effectively, while demonstrating a genuine desire to learn, develop and continuously improve

The Analytics COE team

By joining us in the role, you will become part of our growing team of data engineers, developers and analysts who are responsible for using data science, predictive analytics and machine learning to solve business challenges. We turn complex data into actionable insights, supporting informed decision making while maintaining strong data governance and integrity. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 7th October 2026