Data Driven & AI Specialist

Job Description:

We have a new, exciting opportunity for a Data Driven & AI Specialist, to work in a specialist unit within our Aircraft Systems Integration (ASI) function at our Helicopter Division, based in Yeovil.

As Data Driven & AI Specialist you will work in a cross functional and geographical, multi-disciplinary team environment to support the development of physics based modelling approaches used in engineering design & analysis and the development of data driven AI surrogate models starting both from numerical analysis and/or experimental data. You will apply Agile techniques in order to coordinate dedicated scrum teams acting as Scrum Master or product owner.

Placed within our engineering function this role requires you to have the ability to adapt quickly to understand new problems in design disciplines across Aircraft Systems Integration (ASI).

The role presents opportunities to travel to both Italy and Germany.

For internal applicants only, please note that this is a Job Family Framework level 6 (Engineering)

What you’ll do as a Data Driven & AI Specialist:

• Provide technical subject expertise for technical activities across engineering projects, including design, analysis, assessment, testing, modelling, simulation and qualification of aircraft and software
• Apply specialist expertise to develop the skills, methods, tools, processes and practices required to improve the tasks in your area of responsibility
• Develop the capability of the rotorcrafts and systems, in line with company strategic aims, through research and development of technologies, methods and engineering skills
• Understand the requirements of engineering activities and to carry out the activities required to demonstrate airworthiness of the company’s products, including continued airworthiness
• Perform engineering tests that comply with required processes and procedures, to produce valid engineering data to support the design and qualification process

What we need from you:

• Degree in Master of Science or a relevant engineering field and/or experience in Data analytics and Data Science/Machine Learning
• Basic knowledge of physics based modelling approaches utilised in engineering design & analysis
• Working understanding of AI, or a keen interest in the subject
• Proficiency in computer programming/software development
• Project management skills & ability to work in cross-functional multi-disciplinary team environments
• A proactive attitude to learning and investigating, along with strong mathematics & coding skills
• Ability to follow well defined engineering processes

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance.  For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: We offer award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include; access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle:  Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

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