AI Software Engineer - 12m Inside IR35 / Fixed Term

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Friday (Friday midday)

5 weeks holiday per year + bankhols

Personal pension 5% employee / 8% from

Death in service life insurance 4x

Health insurance (Bupa)

PEGI Share Scheme

Career development within Safran Group

Training & development focus

Onsite canteen

Job summary

Safran Engineering Services UK Limited is recruiting an AI Software Engineer to develop, test and deploy AI solutions for major programmes within the Engineering Methods & Tools Department in the UK.

The role involves hands-on development, data pipeline management and cloud deployment, working with AI software engineers, data scientists and stakeholders. Initial onsite work, with potential for hybrid work up to two days per week after early priorities are set.

Qualifications

• Hands-on development of AI/ML solutions for engineering applications.
• Strong software engineering practices including deployment and maintenance of AI systems.
• Experience with data pipelines and data quality.
• Proficient in Python and Java and able to work with cloud-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, design and test AI and ML solutions for engineering applications.
• Build maintainable and scalable ML systems and AI solutions.
• Manage data pipelines and ensure data quality.
• Support cloud deployment and transition into operation.

Skills

Python

Java

LLMs

Machine Learning

NLP

Computer Vision

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

AWS

Databases

Data pipelines

Job description

In order to develop and expand the capabilities of SAFRAN Engineering Services in the UK, we are looking to recruit an AI Software Engineer to work on major programmes within the Engineering Methods & Tools Department.

You will contribute directly to the design, development, testing and deployment of AI solutions supporting engineering activities. Working onsite, you will work closely with AI software engineers, data scientists, product owners and engineering stakeholders to deliver practical, reliable and efficient solutions that improve productivity and support innovation within Safran Landing Systems Engineering.

The role is initially for 12m, but may extend up to 24 months, and with a start on 30/11/2026. The role is based in Gloucester. For the initial period (usually 3 months), the AI Software Engineer will be based full time onsite, then depending on priorities and dependencies, there may be an opportunity to operate in hybrid model, for up to two days working from home per week.

Key activities of this job include the following:

• Hands-on development: Prototype, design and test AI and machine-learning solutions for engineering applications.
• Software implementation: Build maintainable and scalable ML systems and AI solutions
• Data Pipeline Management: Manage data pipelines and ensuring data quality..
• Deployment and support: Support solution integration, cloud deployment, maintenance and transition into operation
• Teamwork: Work efficiently as part of the AI Software Engineering team, share progress, contribute to reviews and support collective delivery
• Troubleshooting: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with deployed AI systems
• Continuous improvement: Promote and implement AI best practices and continuous improvement
• Documentation: Document all steps in the development process

• Right to work in the UK now and in the future
• 1-5 years' experience
• Programming Languages: Python, Java
• Experience with LLM, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and computer vision
• Strong background in software engineering principles, including deployment and maintenance of AI systems
• Cloud Computing: Knowledge of cloud platforms; experience with AWS is an advantage
• Databases: Experience with databases and data stores
• Data Analysis: Statistical analysis, data visualization
• Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate with other team members

IF THE EMPLOYED ROUTE (fixed term) IS CHOSEN:

• Early finish on a Friday (midday)
• 5 weeks holiday per year plus statutory bank holidays
• Personal pension scheme whereby 5% contribution from employee and 8% from employer plus salary sacrifice
• Death in service life insurance – covering up to 4x annual basic salary in the event of death in service
• Health insurance (Bupa)
• PEGI Share Scheme
• Career development within Safran Group
• Training & development are a focus
• Onsite canteen

IF THE CONTRACTOR ROUTE IS CHOSEN:

• Early finish on a Friday (midday)
• Onsite canteen