Job Description
Machine Learning Engineer - Defence££60,000 - £90,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Manchester;Bristol;London;Newcaslte, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: PermanentMachine Learning EngineerNewcastle | Manchester | Bristol | London | Hybrid | PermanentOur client is a specialist technology consultancy delivering high-impact engineering across defence and complex environments, supporting organisations operating in secure, mission-critical settings. The focus is on solving complex problems through advanced machine learning and AI capabilities within constrained and high-assurance environments.This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge machine learning and large language model (LLM) systems, contributing to impactful solutions where performance, reliability, and security are critical.You'll have the opportunity to: Design and develop machine learning and LLM-based solutionsWork on advanced AI systems within secure and constrained environmentsApply deep technical knowledge across ML, statistics, and optimisationContribute to real-world AI applications in defence and high-assurance settingsCollaborate with engineers and clients to solve complex challengesTake ownership of delivery within high-impact projectsYour Responsibilities: Develop and deploy machine learning models and LLM-based systemsApply knowledge of transformer architectures and LLM principlesOptimise model performance, inference, and efficiencyEvaluate model behaviour using established performance frameworksContribute to solutions deployed in edge, constrained, or air-gapped environmentsApply best practices in AI safety, explainability, and robustnessCollaborate with engineering teams to integrate ML systems into production environmentsKey Requirements: Strong understanding of machine learning fundamentalsSolid foundation in mathematics and statisticsHands-on experience with LLMs and transformer architecturesExperience with model evaluation and inference optimisationStrong programming experience (typically Python)Ability to work on complex problems within constrained environmentsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilityClear communication skills and ability to work in client-facing environmentsUK national, eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC)You will gain exposure with: Advanced LLM and AI system developmentDeployment of ML systems in secure and resource-constrained environmentsReal-world applications of AI safety and explainabilityHigh-impact defence and national security programmesComplex engineering challenges requiring both theory and practical deliveryWhy Join: Work on cutting-edge AI problems with real-world implicationsOperate within a high-performance, engineering-focused environmentGain exposure to advanced ML, LLMs, and secure systemsTake ownership of meaningful technical deliveryFlexible working across Newcastle, Manchester, Bristol, and LondonInterested? Apply now.Reference: AON/AMC/BCMachineLearning#aaonTPBN1_UKTJ