Machine Learning Engineer - £90,000 - eDV Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence contractor is seeking several Machine Learning Engineers to enhance their applied AI and data science capabilities. The role focuses on developing ML models for mission-critical applications, requiring collaboration with various engineering functions and a strong foundation in machine learning, programming, and experience in relevant sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI.
• Solid programming skills demonstrated with Python.
• Prior experience within the defense, aerospace, or national security sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust ML models for defence applications.
• Process and analyze complex datasets for operational intelligence.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of all ML models.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

Natural Language Processing

Education

Degree in related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

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Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

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derby, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Machine Learning Engineer

Clearance Required: eDV

One of our key clients within the UK defence sector is seeking several Machine Learning Engineers to support the expansion of their applied AI and data science capability.

Working on mission-critical systems where performance, reliability, and interpretability are essential. You will contribute to the development of advanced machine learning models that support a broad spectrum of defence applications, including real-time object detection, multi-sensor data fusion, anomaly detection in complex systems, and predictive analytics for operational readiness.

The role sits within a multidisciplinary engineering team, collaborating closely with software developers, data scientists, and subject matter experts to design, train, validate, and deploy ML solutions on secure, often resource-constrained platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing robust ML models suited to real-time or mission-critical defence environments
• Processing and analysing complex datasets, including geospatial, signals, or operational intelligence data
• Collaborating closely with software engineers, data scientists, and defence stakeholders to ensure scalable and secure system integration
• Conducting rigorous testing, validation, and documentation of all ML models in line with regulatory and operational standards
• Staying current with emerging AI/ML techniques and assessing their applicability to defence applications
• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI, with a degree in a related field
• Solid programming skills in Python and proficiency with libraries such as TensorFlow and PyTorch,
• Demonstrated ability to build and optimise ML pipelines from prototype to deployment
• Understanding of algorithm performance in constrained or sensitive environments
• Prior experience within the defence, aerospace, or national security sectors
• Familiarity with computer vision, signal processing, or natural language processing
• Exposure to MLOps, edge computing, or synthetic data generation
• Knowledge of government or MOD procurement and technical frameworks is an advantage

If you are interested in the above position, please contact me, James Chapman on 07903 438136 or email me at [emailprotected] (even if you don't have a CV yet, I'd like to speak with you!)