Lead AI ML Engineer
££70,000 - £85,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: United Kingdom (Greater London - Chelmsford) Type: Permanent
Lead AI/ML Engineer
Chelmsford (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
£70,000 - £85,000 + 10% Bonus
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance
A globally respected research and technology organisation is seeking a Lead AI/ML Engineer to join its advanced data and decision science capability. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of AI innovation in domains such as defence, autonomy, RF systems, and remote sensing-working across a portfolio of cutting-edge research and product development.
As a technical leader within a multi-disciplinary team, you'll spearhead the design and assurance of advanced AI/ML solutions, guide junior engineers, and drive collaborative research with academia and external partners. This role offers a unique blend of hands-on AI development and strategic technical influence across programmes in radar, sonar, NLP, computer vision, and large language models.
What you'll be doing: Leading delivery of high-impact AI/ML research and development projects
Providing engineering assurance across bids, publications, and technical deliverables
Mentoring and developing junior scientists and engineers
Identifying and guiding novel research directions in reinforcement learning, NLP, RF, autonomy, and more
Working closely with customers and stakeholders across defence, security, and commercial sectors
What we're looking for: PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant AI/ML discipline
10+ years of experience in AI/ML, ideally in defence or applied research
Deep knowledge of modern machine learning, statistics, and computational modelling
Experience leading teams and performing technical assurance across large R&D projects
Strong Python skills and familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn
Expertise in one or more of: computer vision, reinforcement learning, NLP/LLMs, knowledge graphs, RF/EO sensor data, autonomy
Please note: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, which typically requires at least 5 years of continuous UK residency.
Package: £70,000 - £85,000 base
10% bonus
Pension
Medical cover
To hear more about the Lead AI/ML Engineer opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 77806706.
Reference: AMC/CSM/LAI
Postcode: CM1 1HT
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