At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to analyse data and develop machine learning solutions.
- Company: Innovative tech company focused on data-driven insights.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive learning opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in data science while earning a degree.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, A-Level Maths, and programming experience.
The predicted salary is between 27150 - 27150 £ per year.
Job Location: Farnborough
Job Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Salary: £27,150
About the team
Our role is to ensure our customers gain the maximum advantage from their data. We are involved at all stages of the data lifecycle from the initial gathering & processing stage, through the analysis phase, leading to actionable outputs & advice. The Data Science and Engineering teams within Software Engineering, Communication Networks & Data Science (SECNDS) discipline consist of a mix of data scientists (exploring data sets and algorithms) and data engineers (building the infrastructure to capture and process the data). The team’s skills however are varied and cover a wide range of disciplines. Our daily work involves applying both conventional and novel machine learning techniques to customer problems as appropriate to advise on and/or demonstrate the opportunities created through exploiting their data.
What will I be doing?
The team works across all data types, everything from numerical data to natural language processing and signals analysis through to imagery interpretation. Where necessary, we also collect or simulate data using mathematical models. A typical day will see our apprentice working as part of small project teams. You will attend project meetings, be involved in data preparation, and applying the relevant Machine Learning or Artificial Intelligence techniques. You will over time, be expected to code up solutions to support this work, and to integrate with the team’s coding best practices. You may occasionally be involved in stakeholder engagements or presentations, and you will often help with the report writing process. Your days can have a mixture of on site and home working, depending on the specific project’s data requirements.
We frequently collaborate with colleagues and subject experts across the business to gain cross-domain insight to support our work. In this role you will gain practical experience in the full end to end data pipeline from data collection, data wrangling and modelling through to generating conclusions and results. You will gain knowledge of statistical techniques such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms, develop programming skills in Python and for the Cloud, as well as general data analysis techniques. You will also gain soft skills such as planning, technical report writing, and presenting.
Apprenticeship details
- Title: Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship
- Qualification: BSc (Hons) Data Science
- Course provider: Cranfield
Academic requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent (prior to admission) with BBC at A-Level to include Maths. We will not accept A-Levels Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking. or Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship at Merit or Distinction.
Additional requirements
- You must be able to travel to the training provider for the academic elements of the Level 6 Apprenticeship. Expenses for travel will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy;
- Some understanding of statistics (statistical analysis) and/or mathematical modelling;
- Some experience of programming in at least one coding language e.g. Python, R, C++;
- Some familiarity or experience with basic coding best practices e.g. version control and code quality.
Beneficial
- Experience with any cloud computing platform
- Machine learning or data analysis project experience (through academia or personal projects)
- Evidence of soft skills, including; Examples of working in a team, technical communication (written or oral)
Our Benefits
- On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
- Coaching and Mentoring
- 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Flexible Benefits package
- Employee discount portal
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee-led networks
Security
Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK. Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.
Data Scientist Apprentice - 2026 UKI in Farnborough employer: QinetiQ
At QinetiQ, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of data science. Our Data Scientist Apprenticeship in Farnborough provides not only a competitive salary but also extensive learning opportunities through coaching, mentoring, and access to digital courses, ensuring that our apprentices develop both technical and soft skills essential for their career growth. With a flexible benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being, we create an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.
