Applied AI Engineer – Defence & Security
Location: Newcastle
SC Cleared / Eligible
The Opportunity
Join a forward-leaning engineering team applying cutting-edge AI in real-world, mission-critical environments. This role focuses on integrating AI capabilities into production systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and deliver measurable impact.
What You’ll Do
* Integrate AI/ML components into applications and operational workflows
* Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
* Evaluate LLM performance, identify failure modes, and implement mitigation strategies
* Test, debug, and improve non-deterministic AI systems
* Balance AI approaches with deterministic or statistical methods where appropriate
* Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver production-ready AI solutions
What You’ll Need
* Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems into real-world applications
* Strong understanding of LLMs, ML models, and core statistical concepts
* Experience evaluating AI systems and improving reliability and performance
* Ability to debug complex, non-deterministic behaviours
* Strong communication skills to explain AI trade-offs and risks
Bonus Skills
* Hands-on experience with RAG architectures and LLM tooling
* Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments
* Familiarity with AI safety, risk, and governance considerations
* Background in software engineering (Python or similar)
Security Requirement
SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.