Graduate Data Science Researcher

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Graduate Data Science Researcher

Start Date: April or Sept 2025

Location: Great Baddow (Chelmsford)

Role Profile

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Laboratories is seeking to recruit researchers to join our rapidly expanding Data Research group. We are looking for candidates who are adaptable, enthusiastic and highly motivated.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of Data science research topics for customers across the defence, security and commercial sectors. The Data Research group has a diverse range of teams working in: reinforcement learning, NLP, knowledge graphs and graph based neural nets, AI for RF and EW, sonar and acoustics and you will have the opportunity to work with these colleagues in multi-disciplinary teams.

You will support with the novel research in given topic areas, often in partnership with leading Universities, develop prototypes and proof of concept demonstrator and prepare technical reports and proposals.

Who are we looking for?

• MSc or an equivalent level of expertise, with some experience in the application of deep learning.
• Skills in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and will need to be a proficient programmer, preferably in Python.
• We are interested in candidates with experience in disciplines such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Theoretical Physics and Biosciences with statistics.
• Experience in software development in Python is essential and some experience with machine and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, Pytorch, scikit-learn, etc.) is desirable.
• Desired Competencies: Excellent analytical and numerical skills, the aptitude for solving complex/technical problems, objective and logical with an enquiring and creative mind, desire to learn and competence in Microsoft Office packages/ IT literate

Entry Requirements

• On track to achieve/ already achieved a 2:2 or above in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths subject
• You will need to have graduated within the last 3 years
• Eligible for a Government Security Clearance

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
• £34,000 starting salary, rising over the course of the programme
• £2,000 welcome payment

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us.

What are the next steps?

• CV Submission & Review
• Digital Assessment
• Live Interview

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.