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

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

Job summary

A leading client in the UK defence sector is searching for experienced Machine Learning Engineers. This role involves developing and deploying advanced AI applications for defence, focusing on real-time models and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a strong machine learning background with relevant experience in the defence or security sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning and data science.
• Experience in the defence, aerospace, or security sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of government or MOD procurement frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML models for real-time defence environments.
• Process and analyze complex datasets like geospatial or operational intelligence data.
• Collaborate on ML model integration with software engineers and stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

NLP

Education

Degree in Machine Learning, Data Science, or related field

Job description

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

Client:

iO Associates - UK/EU

Location:

Liverpool, 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 applications.

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

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement robust ML models for real-time or mission-critical defence environments.
2. Process and analyze complex datasets such as geospatial, signals, or operational intelligence data.
3. Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and defence stakeholders to ensure scalable and secure system integration.
4. Test, validate, and document ML models in line with standards.
5. Stay updated on emerging AI/ML techniques and evaluate their relevance to defence.

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.
• Exposure to MLOps, edge computing, or synthetic data.
• Knowledge of government or MOD procurement frameworks is a plus.

If interested, contact James Chapman at 07903 438136 or [e-mail]. Even without a CV, we'd like to speak with you.

Note: If you are not a passport holder of the country for the vacancy, a work permit may be required. More information is available on our Blog.

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Created on 06/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom