Overview
Architecture & Design Authority - Define/maintain the reference architecture for the BAE ES UK AI/LLM infrastructure across on-prem GPU clusters, virtualized environments. Experience in Engineering & Deployment - Deploy and maintain LLM inference, Implement RAG pipelines, Build CI/CD for AI models, Optimisation & Monitoring of the AI stack. Security, Compliance & Governance - Work closely with IT Security, Data Governance, and Architecture Boards to ensure compliance with GDPR, BAE Global Cyber Security Standards, SOC2, ISO27001, HIPAA (if applicable). Mentoring other staff members. Presenting to senior leadership. The Electronic Systems IT (UK) team based in Rochester has a strategic objective to rapidly expand our use of AI over the coming years. To assist with this objective, we require a Principal AI/LLM Engineer to join our IT department. The Principal AI/LLM Engineer will serve as both an implementer and technical authority for our AI infrastructure. You will architect, deploy, tune, and monitor our Large Language Model (LLM) and AI stack across primarily on-premise environments with selective cloud integrations. This role spans MLOps and platform engineering, and implements AI governance, ensuring our AI capabilities are secure, performant, compliant, and aligned to long-term enterprise strategy.
Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
* Proven experience deploying AI/ML platforms in enterprise/on-prem environments
* Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Helm, Ansible)
* Good experience with LLM frameworks (Hugging Face, vLLM, DeepSpeed, LangChain, Ray)
* Familiarity with message queues, API gateways, and service meshes for scalable inference environments
* Proven programming skills in Python; comfortable with concepts such as Bash, YAML, and CI pipelines
The Electronic Systems IT team
Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must at a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
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