Robert Half has partnered with an established engineering firm to recruit for a newly created role of Principal Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher. This is a permanent role, based in Gloucester or Manchester, with competitive salary and benefits.As you will be working within a highly secure technology environment, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain eDV and SC clearance. The RoleSupporting the Head of Data Science andamp; Machine Learning to shape group strategy and engage stakeholdersGenerating ideas for novel research that create competitive advantage across the customer communityWorking autonomously to develop complex, novel data science solutionsHelping triage and respond to new opportunities, aligned to group and wider business strategyDesigning and delivering data-centric solutions in collaboration with colleagues across disciplinesLeading the technical delivery of research and applied AI/ML work on both customer and internal projectsProviding technical leadership across multiple projectsManaging and developing more junior members of the SRG teamDelivering AI, ML and data science solutions to a broad range of defence problemsAbout YouSeveral years'' experience delivering novel ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholdersProven experience as a Senior/Principal Data Scientist with ability to guide and coach the teamExcellent Python coding practice, including ML libraries such as HuggingFace, TensorFlow and PyTorchExperience building ..... full job details .....