Senior Data Scientist

GE Aerospace
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Job Description Summary

Here at GE Aerospace we have exciting new permanent opportunities to join our team as a Senior Data Scientist based out of our Eastleigh (Southampton) site on a hybrid basis. You will work independently or as part of a team to rapidly develop Data Science solutions that deliver clear value to GE Aerospace.


You will be comfortable engaging with customers to assimilate their requirements and translate these into working solutions. In this role you will continuously exercise your analytic expertise, data knowledge and user‑experience skill set.


Job Description
Role and Responsibilities

  • As a GE Aerospace Senior Data Scientist, you will work on projects that typically involve large and complex data sets.
  • Our projects support all aspects of the GE Aerospace business from asset in‑service deployment and fleet monitoring to OEM, MRO, supply chain and financial operations.
  • We work alongside internal GE customers and stakeholders to rapidly develop, test and deploy Data Science solutions that solve real‑world problems and deliver significant value to the business. We also develop custom in‑house analytics tools to meet various internal business needs.
  • The role combines data science with application/domain knowledge. We make extensive use of AI and ML techniques including LLMs, Computer Vision, Neural Networks and advanced statistical methods.

Role Requirements

  • Experience with Python is essential.
  • In‑role experience of data science.
  • Demonstrable understanding of the data life cycle.
  • Analytical scripting skills, ideally in Python.
  • Knowledge and experience applying ML/AI/advanced statistics to solve real‑world problems.
  • Experience using version control, ideally GitHub.
  • Experience using an analytic development platform such as AWS or Databricks.
  • A keen interest in working in the aerospace/aviation industry.
  • Ability to leverage curiosity and creativity to drive business impact.
  • Capable of working within a team or independently.
  • Able to complete specific tasks within required timelines.
  • Good communicator: comfortable communicating complex technical information to a range of stakeholders – peers, experts and non‑experts, customers.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, when possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.


Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as providing the opportunity to make savings where possible.


As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to offer the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can tailor to meet your individual needs:



  • Non‑contributory pension
  • Life assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday – hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that if BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS.


Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Under applicable UK immigration rules, candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.


Additional Information

Relocation assistance provided: Yes



  • This is a remote position


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