Data Scientist

Overview:

Expleo is seeking a Data Engineer / Data Scientist with a strong background in IT quality, testing, and aerospace engineering to join our dynamic team in Derby. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-integrity environments and is passionate about ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and performance in mission-critical systems. You’ll work at the intersection of Python development, data validation, and engineering analytics, supporting aerospace programmes with cutting-edge tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Rapidly design, configure & deploy EHM solutions to support the service and improve its effectiveness.
• Capture requirements for EHM improvements through Value Delivery Board, Project Zero and any other relevant forums.
• Design and implement automated testing frameworks to validate data pipelines and ensure compliance with aerospace standards.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts for data validation, anomaly detection, and quality assurance.
• Analyse complex datasets to identify trends, inconsistencies, and optimisation opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to define data requirements, testing protocols, and quality benchmarks.
• Respond to in-service issues by reconfiguring live data streams and deploying new analytics to maintain fleet-level data integrity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, embedding best practices in IT quality and testing across the data lifecycle.
• Work with customers to enhance the value of EHM services & identify future EHM opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Aero Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering or relevant experience in EHM service, engine performance or service engineering or a related field.

Essential skills:

• Python expertise - able to design, test, and optimise robust scripts and frameworks for data analysis, automation, and quality assurance.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, manipulation, and quality assurance.
• Solid understanding of IT quality principles, testing methodologies, and defect management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud-based data platforms is desirable.
• Focused on results, able to work under pressure, equally capable of managing short term deadlines and long-term projects.
• Positive attitude to work, strong team working skills and ethical behaviour, being able to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong IT user & configuration skills (to include applications such as SQL, Power BI, Matlab, Phyton, MS Azure, Databricks)

Experience:

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data modelling techniques.
• Experience with data quality monitoring tools or test automation frameworks.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar engineering analysis tools is preferred.
• Aerospace or engineering sector experience, ideally in Engine Health Monitoring, Engine Performance, or Service Engineering.
• Proven experience in testing & validation – building automated checks, ensuring data integrity, and applying Python in complex engineering or aerospace contexts.

Benefits:

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges

• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects

• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses

• Competitive company benefits

• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies.
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.