Associate Data Scientist in Farnborough

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to groundbreaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Associate Data Scientist at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Associate Data Scientist, you will be working in a team supplying operational meteorological and oceanographic support and expertise primarily exploiting the outputs of numerical weather prediction models. Day-to-day, you will work closely alongside the existing team with considerable opportunities to build domain knowledge and gain valuable real-world application experience whilst serving within a team that provides SME Meteorological and Oceanographic data and application support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex technical issues, recommending and implementing solutions.
• Maintaining compliance with security and quality standards, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of outputs.
• Proactively identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to capability development initiatives.
• Delivering advanced training and mentoring to end users and other colleagues outside of your team, both on-site and remotely.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align technical solutions with operational requirements.
• Serving within a team providing data and applications support, ensuring operational capabilities and functionality is maintained.

Essential experience of the Associate Data Scientist:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate and implement multiple solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to potentially non-technical customers.
• Previous experience in a Data Field, practical experience in Meteorology/Oceanography or completion of naval HM Officers/ratings training.
• The ability to work autonomously and manage priorities in a dynamic operational environment.
• Either experience or an interest in GIS applications, modelling and understanding of data formats, contents, and manipulation.

Essential qualifications for the Associate Data Scientist:

• A relevant Degree in Meteorology, Oceanography, Data Science or relevant experience.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site. This role is fully on-site.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines, and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly.

Benefits:

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days.
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance, and Dental Insurance.
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets, and much more.

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Our Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. 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 note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for DV clearance as a minimum.