Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist to join their expanding Data and Decision Support team. This role involves leading AI research projects in various domains, offering a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in AI/ML research and development, preferably in the defence sector.
• Leadership experience managing R&D teams of 5 or more.
• Expertise in reinforcement learning, NLP/LLMs, knowledge graphs or related domains.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex AI research and development projects.
• Mentoring junior researchers.
• Presenting technical outcomes to diverse audiences.

Skills

Leadership

AI/ML Research and Development

Engineering Assurance

Proposal Writing

Reinforcement Learning

NLP/LLMs

Knowledge Graphs

Education

PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & ML

Salary: £85,000 GBP

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2 days onsite)

Location: Chelmsford, East of England, United Kingdom

Type: Permanent

A leading defence technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI & Machine Learning Technologist to join their expanding Data and Decision Support team. This role involves leading AI research projects in areas such as reinforcement learning, NLP, large language models, knowledge graphs, and AI applications in radar, sonar, and remote sensing.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading complex AI research and development projects
• Providing engineering assurance on proposals, publications, and technical deliverables
• Mentoring junior researchers
• Presenting technical outcomes to diverse audiences
• Fostering collaborations with academic and industry partners

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field
• 10+ years' experience in AI/ML research and development, preferably in the defence sector
• Leadership experience managing R&D teams of 5 or more
• Experience in engineering assurance activities
• Proven ability in proposal writing for government and public sector funding
• Expertise in reinforcement learning, NLP/LLMs, knowledge graphs, or related domains
• Published research is a plus

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead impactful AI research in defence and security, with a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and professional growth opportunities.

For further information, contact 02895213213 or apply directly! Reference: AMC/RKI