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

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the UK defence sector seeks experienced Machine Learning Engineers to enhance national defence capabilities through advanced AI applications. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on developing and deploying machine learning models across complex defence scenarios, including autonomous systems and predictive analytics.

Qualifications

• Strong background in machine learning, data science, or AI.
• Relevant degree and solid programming skills in Python.
• Familiarity with libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust ML models for defence environments.
• Processing and analysing complex datasets including geospatial and operational intelligence data.
• Collaborating with teams for secure system integration and rigorous testing.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Science

AI

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Relevant Degree

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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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. This role offers 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 join a multidisciplinary team focused on developing and deploying machine learning models across complex defence use cases, including autonomous systems, surveillance technologies, predictive analytics, and decision-support platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Designing and implementing robust ML models suited for real-time or mission-critical defence environments.
2. Processing and analysing complex datasets, such as geospatial, signals, or operational intelligence data.
3. Collaborating with software engineers, data scientists, and defence stakeholders to ensure scalable and secure system integration.
4. Conducting rigorous testing, validation, and documentation of 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 relevant degree.
7. Possessing solid programming skills in Python and familiarity with libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch.
8. Building and optimising ML pipelines from prototype to deployment.
9. Understanding algorithm performance in constrained or sensitive environments.
10. Having prior experience in 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 interested, please contact James Chapman at 07903 438136 or via email at [emailprotected]. Even if you don't have a CV yet, I would like to speak with you!