Machine Learning Engineer - £90,000 - eDV Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key client in the UK defence sector seeks several Machine Learning Engineers to enhance their applied AI and data science capabilities. The role involves developing advanced ML models for real-time applications, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful integration and deployment on resource-constrained platforms.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust ML models for defence environments.
• Processing complex datasets, including geospatial and signals data.
• Collaborating with software engineers for secure system integration.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI

Programming in Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Algorithm performance

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

Natural Language Processing

Education

Degree in a related field

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:

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

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