Data Scientist - RF Embedded Algorithms

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are looking for a specialist in Machine Learning, with the principal skillset in ML and secondary skillsets in DSP and algorithms.
• You will demonstrate best practices around training and deploying ML models.
• You will have a demonstrable history of using ML, algorithms, or statistical techniques to solve real-world problems, ideally on FPGA or embedded processors.
• You will have practical experience of DSP in an RF comms domain or a similar domain.
• You will have expert knowledge of Python and libraries such as NumPy, PyTorch, and TensorFlow.
• You will have knowledge of key software development tools such as Git, Docker, and Jenkins.
• You will have experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems.

Responsibilities:

• We will use your expertise to develop machine learning techniques for embedded RF platforms and desktop systems used in Electronic Warfare.
• We will expect you to develop offline using standard libraries such as TensorFlow, then use techniques such as quantisation to show the solution can run on target hardware.
• You will help deliver concept demonstrators up to field trial level.
• You will help identify new techniques that can advance the product.
• You will provide expertise in the area of ML and algorithms to the company.
• You will carry out any other reasonable duties required to support the company in meeting its objectives.
• You will work to our ISO standards.

Technologies:

• Docker
• Embedded
• FPGA
• Git
• Hardware
• Support
• Jenkins
• Machine Learning
• PyTorch
• Python
• Security
• TensorFlow
• numpy
• VHDL

More:

We specialise in the design and production of innovative technology solutions for CEMA (Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities), Counter-IED and Counter-UAS, and we engineer and deliver battle-proven capabilities across the world. We are owned by BAE Systems, which provides advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employs a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. This is a permanent role based in Great Malvern, offering a salary from £70,000 per annum depending on skills and experience, along with benefits including 25 days annual leave rising with length of service, training and development opportunities, flexible working opportunities, a medical care package after probation, company events, an annual bonus scheme, annual salary reviews, casual dress, free parking, on-site parking, and private medical insurance.

last updated 36 week of 2026