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

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

Job summary

A leading client in the UK defence sector is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join their AI and data science division. This role involves developing and deploying advanced ML models for real-time defence applications. The position offers a chance to influence national defence projects while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant ML libraries.
• Experience in deploying machine learning pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ML models for defence applications.
• Analyze complex datasets relevant to defence.
• Collaborate for system integration with stakeholders.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps

Computer Vision

Signal Processing

NLP

Education

Degree in Machine Learning, Data Science, or AI

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

Client: iO Associates - UK/EU

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, 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 and work on cutting-edge AI projects.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement ML models suitable for real-time or mission-critical defence environments.
• Analyze complex datasets such as geospatial, signals, or operational intelligence data.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and defence stakeholders for system integration.
• Test, validate, and document ML models according to standards.
• Stay updated with emerging AI/ML techniques relevant 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 is a plus.

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