Machine Learning Engineer - Outside £550p/d - eDV Cleared

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client within the UK defence sector is seeking experienced Machine Learning Engineers to join their AI and data science division. This role involves designing robust ML models and processing complex datasets to support national defense capabilities. Candidates will work on cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI.
• Demonstrated ability to build and optimise ML pipelines.
• Prior experience within the defence, aerospace, or national security sectors.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust ML models for defence applications.
• Collaborating with software engineers and data scientists.
• Conducting testing and validation of ML models.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

Natural Language Processing

Education

Degree in a related field

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Machine Learning Engineer - Outside £550p/d - eDV Cleared, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: iO Associates - UK/EU

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: Machine Learning Engineer

Duration: Initial 6-12 months

Clearance Required: eDV

A leading client within the UK defence sector is currently seeking several experienced Machine Learning Engineers to join their advanced AI and data science division. Offering the chance to contribute directly to the UK's national defence capability while working at the cutting edge of applied AI.

The successful candidate will be joining a multidisciplinary team focused on developing and deploying machine learning models across a variety of complex defence use cases—ranging from autonomous systems and surveillance technologies to predictive analytics and decision-support 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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 James Chapman at 07903 438136 or email [emailprotected]. Even if you don't have a CV yet, I would like to speak with you!