Lead Technologist - Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Location: Great Baddow (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Salary: Up to £90,000 Benefits The Opportunity A leading digital intelligence organisation is seeking a Lead Technologist to join their rapidly growing Data and Decision Support capability. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), delivering impactful solutions across defence, security, space, and commercial sectors. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and guiding innovative AI/ML projects while mentoring colleagues, engaging with customers, and driving forward research collaborations with academic and industry partners. About the Role You will be responsible for: Leading the technical delivery of large-scale AI projects. Preparing and assuring technical reports, proposals, and supporting material. Driving novel research and developing partnerships with universities and industry. Presenting research topics to both technical and non-technical audiences. Mentoring junior colleagues and providing technical assurance on bids and project outputs. Key Requirements PhD in a relevant discipline with 10 years' demonstrable AI/ML experience in academia or industry (defence sector experience desirable). Proven track record of leading R&D teams (minimum of 5 developers). Strong background in engineering assurance and proposal writing (e.g., Dstl, NS, EPSRC). Expertise in at least one of the following areas, with broad knowledge across AI/ML: AI/ML for imagery (including remote sensing applications) Reinforcement learning Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs) Knowledge graphs and graph-based neural networks AI/ML for RF, EW, radar, sonar, or acoustics Autonomy Desirable: Evidence of publication in relevant journals and conferences. Why Join? Work on cutting-edge AI/ML projects with real-world impact. Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week). Salary up to £90,000 excellent benefits. Inclusive, collaborative culture with strong career development support.