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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the UK's defense sector is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to contribute to national defense through cutting-edge AI projects. This role involves developing and deploying machine learning models, collaborating with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and offers a competitive rate for experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning or AI.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries.
• Experience in defense or related sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust ML models for defense applications.
• Analyze complex datasets including geospatial and operational intelligence.
• Collaborate for system integration and validate ML models.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Algorithm Performance

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

MLOps

Edge Computing

Synthetic Data

Education

Degree in Machine Learning, Data Science or AI

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Machine Learning Engineer - Outside £550p/d - eDV Cleared, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client: iO Associates - UK/EU

Location: Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 seeking experienced Machine Learning Engineers to join their AI and data science division. This role offers the chance to contribute to the UK's national defence while working on cutting-edge AI projects.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team developing and deploying machine learning models for defence applications, including autonomous systems, surveillance, predictive analytics, and decision-support platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust ML models for real-time or mission-critical defence environments
• Analyze complex datasets, including geospatial, signals, or operational intelligence data
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and defence stakeholders for system integration
• Test, validate, and document ML models in line with standards
• Stay updated on emerging AI/ML techniques and assess their applicability

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI, with a related degree
• Proficiency in Python and libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch
• Experience building and deploying ML pipelines
• Understanding of algorithm performance in sensitive environments
• Experience in defence, aerospace, or security sectors (preferred)
• Knowledge of computer vision, signal processing, or NLP (preferred)
• Exposure to MLOps, edge computing, or synthetic data (preferred)
• Knowledge of government or MOD procurement frameworks (advantage)

If interested, please contact James Chapman at 07903 438136 or email [emailprotected]. Even if you don't have a CV, I'd like to speak with you!