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.